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THE 


Baptist  Hymn  Book. 


PHILADELPHIA: 
BIBLE    AND    PUBLICATION    SOCIETY, 


530  ARCH  STREET. 


ENTERED  ACCORDING  TO  ACT  OF  CONGRESS,   IN   THE  YEAR    1871,   BY   THE 

Bible  and  Publication   Society, 

IN  THE   OFFICE  OF  THE   LIBRARIAN  OF   CONGRESS,   AT  WASHINGTON. 


PREFACE. 


The  reparation  of  a  new  hymn  book  for  the  use  of  our  Baptist  churches  has  been 
long  and  earnestly  urged  upon  this  Society.  So  numerous  and  pressing  had  these  appeals 
become,  that  the  Board  was  no  longer  justified  in  bearing  alone  the  responsibility  of 
inaction,  and  accordingly,  in  1867,  at  the  Anniversaries  in  Chicago,  the  subject  was 
referred  to  the  Society.  The  Society  appointed  a  committee  who  reported  the  following 
resolutions:  — 

1st.  "  That  they  regard  the  publication  of  a  new  hymn  book  for  the  use  of  our  churchei  desirable 
and  important. 

2d.  "  That  they  deem  the  American  Bap;ist  Publication  Society  the  suitable  vehiclo  for  giving  tbe 
denomination  ita  book  of  »acred  songs." 

The  work  thus  inaugurated  has  been  steadily  pursued.  It  has  proved  to  be  one  of  no 
common  magnitude,  involving  the  study  of  almost  all  the  hymns  in  the  language.  It  has 
also  involved  extensive  correspondence  with  competent  persons  in  different  parts  of  the 
country  i  not  only  as  to  their  judgment  of  particular  hymns,  but  also  to  learn  juat  what 
were  deemed  to  be  the  imperfections  of  the  books  in  use,  and  how  these  imperfections 
could  best  be  remedied. 

The  present  volume  is  the  result  of  our  efforts.  In  its  preparation  it  has  been  our  aim 
to  furnish,  not  everything,  but  the  best.  Should  some  favorite  hymn  be  missed,  it  need 
not  be  supposed  to  have  escaped  our  attention ;  out  of  many  thousand  hymns,  one 
thousand  only  were  to  be  chosen.  Some  hymns,  endeared  by  sacred  associations  and  that 
we  would  gladly'have  retained,  had  necessarily  to  be  omitted 

In  the  preparation  of  this  book,  we  have  constantly  remembered  that  it  is  to  be  used 
by  those  who  are  born  of  God.  The  ideal  of  the  service  of  Christian  song  is  declared  in 
the  words  of  the  Apostle  Paul,  "  I  will  sing  with  the  spirit,  and  I  will  sing  with  the 
understanding  also."  Hymns  which  express  those  emotions  that  are  the  fruits  of  the 
Spirit  have  been  specially  sought,  and  those  which  utter  merely  natural  feelings  or 
human  sentimentalism  have  been,  as  far  as  possible,  rejected.  "We  have  aimed  to  make  a 
book  which  shall  be  emphatically  a  book  of  praise,  embodying  the  warm  outcrushines  of 
Christian  emotion,  — of  penitence,  faith,  hope,  love,  joy,  peace,  and  holy  aspiration,  — a 
book  which  shall  be  full  of  Him  whom  God  hath  highly  exalted,  giving  him  a  name, 
which  is  above  every  name;  that  at  the  name  of  Jesus  every  knee  should  bow,  and  that 
every  tongue  should  confess  that  Jesus  Christ  is  Lord,  to  the  glory  of  God  the  Father. 

May  he  who  inhabits  the  praises  of  Israel  accept  from  his  redeemed  people  these 
offerings  of  grateful  and  adoring  love. 


TABLE   OF   CONTEXTS. 


WORSHIP.  HTMN. 

In  General « m 1—31 

Lord's  Day 4'^—  ^ 

Sanctuary IT— M 

M  -EN  IN 0 5^—  93 

Iimw - -jZ— .-* 

GOD. 

Perfections lO— 143 

Redeeming _ 

THE  LORD  JESUS  CHRIST - 173— 154 

Born :-'- MC 

Living I  --_:* 

Dying 2Vr— 2-1 1 

Rising m - 242—2/.: 

Reigning ^ „ „ „..  271— 2S6 

TnE  HOLY  SPIRIT _ 2?7-305 

THE  TRINITY 306-314 

MAN. 

Lor « 315—322 

Warxed  and  Entreated 323—34* 

Convicted  of  Sin ■ - 

Invited  to  Christ ?  — '• 

Coming  to  Christ *  I  --   . 

Trusting  in  Christ U0— 4fl 

Loving  <?hri«t ., 4 '"2— 4i_ 

Happy  in  Christ WW    Ml 

Praising  Christ 522—556 

Consecrated  to  Christ 557—571 


Vi                                                     TABLE  OF  CONTENTS. 

.  577—595 
.  596—636 
.  637—654 
.  655—683 
634_694 

Aspiring  after  Conformity  to  Christ 

.  695—702 
.  703—720 

.  721—735 

.  736-751 

.  752—778 

.  779-799 

.  810-811 

.  814—842 
.  843— 859 

.  870— S89 
,  goo — 893 

THE  HOLY  SCRIPTURE .- 

THE  CHURCH. 

Founded  and  Preserved - 

ORDINANCES. 

OFFICERS. 

WORK. 

Sunday-schools 

Missions 

OUR  COUNTRY 

Fast 

894    897 

Thanksgiving 

.  898—903 

.  904—911 
.  912-915 
.  916— 92S 

TIME  AND  ETERNITY. 

Old  and  New  Year „... 

Meeting  and  Parting <<r 

Mortality  of  Man 

Burial 

.  940—951 

.  958—965 
966— 988 
989—1000 

e  in  the 

Judgment 

Heaven 

Prayer  for  Christ's  Coming 

FOXOLOGIES. 

Note. — The  figures  at  the  right  of  the  hymn  refer  to  thepag 
Baptist  Hymn  and  Tune  Book  on  which  the  hymn  will  be  found. 

THE 


Baptist  Hymn  Book. 


WORSHIP, 


L.  M. 


Universal  Praise. 
Praise  God  from  whom  all  blessings  flow; 
Praise  him  all  creatures  here  below; 
Praise  him  above,  ye  heavenly  host; 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  GhosL 


C.  M. 


11 


Lei  us  draw  near. 

1  Come,  let  us  lift  our  joyful  eyes 

Up  to  the  courts  above, 
And  smile  to  6ee  our  Father  there, 
Upon  a  throne  of  lore. 

2  Come,  let  us  bow  before  his  feet, 

And  venture  near  the  Lord : 

No  fiery  cherub  guards  his  seat, 

Nor  double  flaming  sword. 

3  The  peaceful  gates  of  heavenly  bliss 

Are  opened  oy  the  Son ; 
High  let  us  raise  our  notes  of  praise, 
And  reach  th'  almighty  throne. 

4  To  thee  ten  thousand  thanks  we  bring, 

Great  Advocate  on  high; 
And  glory  to  th'  eternal  King, 
Who  lays  his  anger  by. 

3  L.  M.  9 

Joyful  Worship. 

1  Ye  nations  round  the  earth  rejoice 

Before  the  Lord,  your  sovereign  King; 

Serve  him  with  cheerful  heart  and  voice; 

With  all  your  tongues  his  glory  sing. 

2  The  Lord  is  God;  'tis  he  alone 

Doth  life  and  breath  and  being  give: 
We  are  his  work,  and  not  our  own, 
The  6heep  that  on  his  pasture  live. 

3  Enter  his  gates  with  Boners  of  joy; 

With  praises  to  his  courts  repair; 
And  make  it  your  divine  employ 
To  pay  your  thanks  and  honors  there. 

4  The  Lord  is  good,  the  Lord  is  kind. 

Great  is  his  grace,  his  mercy  sure; 

And  the  whole  race  of  man  shall  find 

His  truth  from  age  to  age  endure. 


L.  M. 


The  Kino  of  Glory. 

1  Oh,  hallowed  is  the  land  and  blessed. 
Where  Christ,  the  Ruler,  is  confessed  I 
Oh,  happy  hearts  and  happy  homes. 
To  whom  the  great  Redeemer  comes! 

2  Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  mighty  gates, 
Behold,  the  King  of  glory  waits! 
The  King  of  kings  is  drawing  near; 
The  Saviour  of  the  world  is  here. 

3  Fling  wide  the  portals  of  your  heart: 
Make  it  a  temple  set  apart 

From  earthly  use  for  heaven's  employ, 
Adorned  with  prayer  and  love  and  joy. 

4  Redeemer,  come!  I  open  wide 

My  soul  to  thee;  here,  Lord,  abide! 
Thankful  and  glad  my  song  1  raise, 
And  give  to  thee  a  life  of  praise. 

5  L.  M.  y 

Before  Jehovah's  awfu^  Throne. 

1  Before  Jehovah's  awful  throne, 

Ye  nations,  bow  with  sacred  joy: 
Know  that  the  Lord  is  God  alone; 
He  can  create,  and  he  destroy. 

2  nis  sovereign  power  without  our  aid. 

Made  us  of  clay,  and  formed  us  men; 
And  wiien.  like  wand  ring  sheep,  we  strayed, 

He  brought  us  to  his  fold  again. 

3  "We  are  his  people,  we  his  care. 

Our  souls,  and  all  our  mortal  frame; 
What  lasting  honors  shall  we  rear, 
Almighty  Maker,  to  thy  name? 

4  We'll  crowd  thy  gates  with  thankful  songs, 

High  as  the  heavens  our  voices  raise: 

And  earth,  with  her  ten  thousand  tongue6, 

Shall  fill  thy  courts  with  souudiug  praise. 

5  Wide  as  the  world  is  thy  command. 

Vast  as  eternity  thy  love: 
Firm  as  a  rock  thy  truth  shall  stand, 
When  rolling  years  shall  cease  to  move. 


WORSHIP 


6  10s  &  lis.  18 

God  praised  in  the  Congregation. 

1  Oh.  praise  ye  the  Lord  !  prepare  jour  glad  voice, 

His  praise  in  the  great  assembly  to  sing: 
Iu  their  great  Creator  let  all  meu  rejoice. 
And  heirs  of  salvation  be  glad  iu  their  King. 

2  Let  them  his  great  name  devoutly  adore. 

In  loud-swelling  straius  his  praises  express, 
Who  graciously  opens  his  bountiful  store, 
Their  wants  to  relieve,  and  his  children  to  bless, 

3  With  glory  adorned,  his  people  shall  sing 

To  God.  who  defence  aud  plenty  supplies  ; 
Their  loud  acclamations  to  him.  their  great  King. 
Through  earth  shall  be  sounded  and  roach  to 
the  skies. 

7  C.  M. 

Praise  God,  all  ye  his  Servants. 

1  Praise  God,  ye  gladdening  smiles  of  morn ; 

Praise  him,  O  silent  night; 
Tell  forth  his  glory  all  the  earth; 
Praise  him,  ye  stars  of  light, 

2  Praise  him,  ye  stormy  winds,  that  rise 

Obedient  to  his  word; 
Mountains  and  hills  and  fruitful  trees, 
Join  ye  and  praise  the  Lord. 

3  Praise  him,  ye  heavenly  hosts,  for  ye 

With  purer  lips  can  sing: 
Glory  and  honor,  praise  aud  power, 
To  him,  the  eternal  King. 

4  Praise  him,  ye  saints,  who  here  rejoice 

To  do  his  heavenly  will; 
The  incense  of  v*hose  prayers  ascends 
Upon  his  altar  still. 

5  Praise  him,  all  works  of  hia  that  own 

His  Spirit's  blest  control. 
0  Lord  my  God,  how  great  art  thou  ! 
Bless  thou  the  Lord,  my  soul  I 


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lis  &  8s. 


10 

The  Greatness  of  God. 

1  The  Lord  is  great !  ye  hosts  of  heaven  adore  him ; 

Aud  ye.  who  tread  this  earthly  ball, 
In  holy  songs  rejoice  aloud  before  him, 
And  shout  his  praise,  who  made  you  all. 

2  The  Lord  is  great!  his  majesty,  how  glorious  1 

Resound  his  praise  from  shore  to  shore: 
O'er  sin  and  death  and  hell,  now  made  victorious, 
He  rules  and  reigns  for  evermore. 

3  The  Lord  is  great!  his  mercy,  how  abounding! 

Ye  angels,  strike  your  golden  chord*;  ling. 

Oh.  praise  oar  (Jod.'with  voice  and  harp  resound- 
The  King  of  kings,  and  Lord  of  lords  I 

9  8s  &  7s.  18 

Praise  from  all  Creatures. 
1  Praise  the  Lord;  ye  heavens,  adore  him  ; 
Praise  him,  angels,  in  the  height; 
Sun  and  moon,  rejoice  before  him; 
Praise  him,  all  ye  stars  of  light. 


2  Praise  the  Lord,  for  he  hath  spoken ; 

Worlds  his  mighty  voice  obeyed  ; 
Laws  which  nevur  can  be  broken. 
For  their  guidance  he  hath  made, 

3  Praise  the  Lord,  for  he  is  glorious  ; 

Never  shall  his  promise  fail; 
God  hath  made  his  saints  victorious; 
Sin  and  death  shall  not  prevail. 

4  Praise  the  God  of  our  salvation ; 

Hosts  on  high,  his  power  proclaim; 
Heaven  and  earth,  and  all  creation, 
Praise  and  magnify  his  name. 


10  10s  &  lis.  18 

Salvation  to  God  and  the  Lamb. 

1  Ye  servants  of  God,  your  Master  proclaim; 
And  publish  abroad  his  wonderful  name 
The  name  all-victorious  of  Jesus  extol; 
His  kingdom  is  glorious,  and  rules  over  all. 

2  God  ruleth  on  high,  almighty  to  save; 
And  still  he  is  nigh,  his  presence  wo  have ; 
The  great  congregation  his  triumph  shall  sing, 

Ascribing  salvation  to  Jesus  our  King. 

3  Salvation  to  God,  who  sits  on  the  throne, 
Let  all  cry  aloud,  and  honor  the  Son ; 
The  praises  of  Jesus  the  angels  proclaim. 
Fail  down  on  their  faces,  and  worship  the  Lamb. 

4  Then  let  us  adore,  and  give  him  his  right, 
All  glory  aud  power  and  wisdom  and  might , 
All  honor  and  blessing,  with  angels  above, 
And  thanks  never  ceasing,  for  inhnite  luve. 


11 


H.  M. 

Universal  Praise. 


SO 


1  Let  every  creature  join 

To  bless  Jehovah's  name, 
And  every  power  unite 

To  swell  th'  exalted  theme ; 
Let  nature  raise,         I     A  general  song 
Prom  every  tongue,  |     Of  grateful  praise, 

2  But  oh,  from  human  tongues 

Should  nobler  praises  now, 
And  every  thankful  heart 
With  warm  devotion  glow;' 
Your  voices  raise         I     Above  the  rest 
Ye  highly  blest;  |     Declare  his  praise. 

3  Assist  me,  gracious  God ; 

My  heart,  my  voice,  inspire ; 
Then  shall  I  humbly  join 

The  universal  choir; 
Thy  grace  can  raise,   I     And  tune  my  song 
II y  heart  and  tongue,  |     To  lively  praise. 


GENERAL   WORSHIP. 


12 


L.  M. 


10 


The  Creation  tnrited  to  praise  God. 

1  From  nil  that  dwell  below  the  skies, 
Let  the  Creator's  praise  arise: 

Let  the  Redeemer's  name  be  Mag, 
Through  every  land,  by  every  tongue. 

2  Eternal  are  thy  merries.  Lord  ; 
Eternal  truth  attends  thy  word:  • 
Thy  praise  shall  Bound  from  shore  to  shore. 
Till  suud  shall  rise  and  set  no  more. 

13  L.  M.  10 

God  praised  by  all. 

1  Praise  ye  the  Lord— let  praise  employ, 
In  his  own  courts  your  sonus  of  joy  ; 
The  spacious  rinnament  around 
Shall  echo  back  the  joyful  sound. 

2  Recount  his  works  in  strains  divine. 
His  wondrous  work*,  how  bright  they  shine  ! 
Praise  him  for  all  hi*  mighty  deeds. 
Whose  greatness  all  your  praise  exceeds. 

3  Let  all  whom  life  and  breath  inspire 
Attend,  and  join  the  blissful  choir; 
But  chiefly,  ye  who  know  his  word. 
Adore  and  love  and  praise  the  Lord! 


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S.  M. 


Bless  the  Lord  forever  and  ever. 

1  Stand  up,  and  bless  the  Lord, 

Ye  people  of  his  choice; 
Stand  up,  and  bless  the  Lord  your  God 
With  heart  and  soul  and  voice. 

2  Though  high  above  all  praise, 

Above  all  blessing  high. 
Who  would  not  fear  his  holy  name, 
And  laud,  and  magnify? 

3  Oil.  for  the  living  flame 

From  his  own  altar  brought, 
To  touch  our  lips,  our  souls  inspire, 

And  wing  to  heaven  our  thought! 
A  God  is  our  strength  and  song, 

And  his  salvation  ours; 
Then  be  his  love  in  Christ  proclaimed 

With  all  our  ransomed  powers. 
5  Stand  up.  and  bless  the  Lord; 

The  Lord  your  God  adore; 
Stand  up.  ami  bless  his  glorious  name. 

Henceforth,  for  evermore ! 


2  Thou  sun,  with  dazzling  rays. 

And  moon  that  rul'st  the  niu'ht, 
Shine  to  your  Maker's  praise. 

With  stars  of  twinkling  light: 
His  power  declare,      I  And  clouds  that  fly, 
ie  floods  on  high,       |  In  empty  air. 

3  The  shining  worlds  above 

In  glorious  order  stand; 
Or  in  swift  courses  move. 

By  his  supreme  command : 
lie  spake  the  word,    I  From  nothing  came 
And  all  their  frame    |  To  praise  the  Lord! 

4  Let  all  the  nations  fear 

The  God  that  rubs  above; 
He  brings  his  people  near. 

And  makes  them  taste  his  love: 
While  earth  and  sky  I  His  saints  shall  raise, 
Attempt  his  praise,     |  His  honors  high. 


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lis  &  Ss. 


26 

God  praised  in  the  Sanctuary. 

1  Be  joyful  in  God.  all  ye  lands  of  the  earth; 

On,  serve  him  with  gladness  and  fear; 
Knit  in  his  presence  with  music  and  mirth; 
With  love  and  devotion  draw  near. 

2  Jehovah  is  God.  and  Jehovah  alone, 

Creator  and  Ruler  o'er  all; 
And  we  are  his  people:  his  sceptre  we  own  ; 
His  sheep,  and  we  follow  his  call. 

3  Oh.  enter  his  pates  with  thanksgiving  and  song,       , 

Your  vows  in  his  temple  proclaim  ; 
Hi*  praise  in  melodious  accordance  prolong, 
And  bless  his  adorable  name. 

4  For  good  is  the  Lord,  inexpressibly  good, 

And  we  are  the  work  of  his  hand; 
His  mercy  and  truth  from  eternity  stood, 
And  shall  to  eternity  stand. 


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lis. 

The  Lord's  Prayer. 


2« 


1  Our  Father  in  heaven,  we  hallow  thr  name. 
May  thy  kingdom  holy  on  earth  be  the  same. 
Oh*  give  to  us  daily  our  portion  of  bread : 
It  is  from  thy  bounty  that  all  must  be  fed. 

1  Forgive  our  tran«gres<ions.  and  teach  us  to  know 
That  humlile  compassion  which  pardons  each  foe; 
Keop  u-»  from  temptation,  from  evil  and  sin, 
And  thine  be  the  glory  forever  I     Aineu  I 


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C.  M. 


15 


H.  M. 


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All  should  join  in  Praise. 
1  Ye  tribes  of  Adam,  join 

With  heaven  and  earth  and  seas, 
And  offer  note*  divine 
To  your  Creator's  praise: 
Ye  holy  throng  |  In  worlds  of  light, 

Of  angels  bright,        |  Begin  the  song. 


The  Lord's  Prayer. 
Our  Father,  God,  who  art  in  heaven, 

All  hallowed  be  thy  name: 
Thy  kingdom  come;  thy  will  be  done 

In  heaven  and  earth  the  same. 

:  Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread; 
And  as  we  those  forgive 
Who  sin  against  us.  so  may  we 
Forgiving  grace  receive. 


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WORSHIP. 


3  Into  temptation  load  us  not; 
From  evil  set  us  free; 
And  thine  the  kingdom,  thine  the  power 
And  glory,  ever  he. 


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L.  M. 


10 


i 


Universal  Praise. 
Loud  hallelujahs  to  the  Lord, 

From  <ii<tant  irorM*,  where  creatures  dwell; 
L<'t  heaven  begin  the  solemn  word, 

And  sound  it  dreadful  down  to  hell. 

2  Wide  as  his  vast  dominion  lies, 

Make  the  Creator's  name  he  known; 
Loud  as  his  thunder  shout  his  praise, 
And  sound  it  lofty  as  his  throne. 

'■  3  Jehovah  !— -tis  a  glorious  word; 

ih  may  it  dwell  in  every  tongue; 
But  saints. who  best  have  known  the  Lord 
Are  bound  to  raise  the  noblest  song. 

4  Speak  of  the  wonders  of  that  love   • 
Which  Gabriel  plays  on  every  chord; 
From  all  below,  and  all  above, 
Loud  hallelujahs  the  Lord. 

20  L.  M.  , 

Praise  to  the  great  JehvraK 

1  Bs  thou.  0  God,  exalted  high; 
And  as  thy  glory  fills  the  sky, 
So  let  it  be  on  earth  displayed, 
Till  thou  art  here,  as  there,  obeyed. 

2  0  God,  my  heart  is  fixed;  'tis  bent 

Its  thankful  tribute  to  present: 

And.  with  my  heart,  my  voice  I'll  raise 

To  thee,  my  God,  in  songs  of  praise. 

3  Thy  praises.  Lord,  I  will  resound 
To  all  the  listening  nations  round; 
Thy  mercy  highest  heaven  transcends; 
Thy  truth  beyond  the  clouds  extends. 

4  Be  thou,  0  God,  exalted  high; 
And  as  thy  glory  fills  the  sky, 
So  let  it  be  on  earth  displayed, 
Till  thou  art  here,  as  there,  obeyed. 


4  Frail  children  of  dam,  and  feeble  as  frail, 
Iu  tr.ee  do  we  trust,  nor  tiud  thee  to  faii  ; 

Thy  mercies  how  tender  '.  how  firm  to  the  end  ! 
Our  Maker,  Defender,  Redeemer,  and  Priced. 

5  Father  Almighty,  how  faithful  thy  love  ! 
"While  angels  delight  to  hymn  thee  above. 

The  humbler  creatiou.  though  feeble  th*ir  lays, 
With  true  adoratiou  shall  ibp  to  thy  praiac. ' 


S.M. 

Exhortation  to  Praise. 


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10s  &  lis. 

God  glorious. 


1  Oh.  worship  the  King,  all  glorious  abm-e, 
And  gratefully  sing  hia  wouderful  love. 

Our  Shield  and  Defender,  the  Ancient  of  d*r«, 
Pavilioned  iu  jpieudor,  and  girded  with  praue. 

2  Oh.  tell  of  his  might,  and  sing  of  his  grace. 
Whose  robe  i*  the  iiirht.  whose  canopy,  upacr: 
Hi s  chariots ofwrath  the  deep  thunder-clouds  form, 
And  dark  is  his  path  ou  the  wings  of  the  storm. 

3  Thy  bountiful  care  what  tongue  can  recite  ? 
It  breathes  iu  the  air.  it  shiue*  in  the  light. 

It  strennn  from  thehilU.  it  descend*  to  the  plain, 
And  sweetly  distils  iu  the  dew  aud  the  raiu. 


1  Come,  sound  his  praise  abroad^ 

And  hymns  of  glory  sing; 
Jehovah  is  the  sovereign  God, 
The  universal  King. 

2  Come,  worship  at  his  throne; 

Come,  bow  before  the  Lord; 
We  are  his  work,  and  not  our  own  : 
He  formed  us  by  his  word. 

3  To-day  attend  his  voice, 

Nor  dare  provoke  his  rod; 
Come,  like  the  people  of  his  choice, 
And  own  your  gracious  God. 

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Praise  and  holy  Fear. 

1  Come,  let  our  voices  join  to  raise 
A  sacred  song  of  solemn  praise  : 
God  is  a  sovereign  King:  rehearse' 
His  honor  in  exalted  verse. 

2  Come,  let  us  turn,  with  holy  fear, 
To  him  who  now  invites  UP  near; 
Accepted  the  offered  grace  to-day,' 
Nor  lose  the  blessing  by  delay. 

3  Come,  seize  the  promise  while  it  waite, 
And  march  to  Zion's  heavenly  gates; 
Believe,  and  take  the  promised  rest; 
Ob«y,  and  be  forever  blest. 

>4  H.  M. 

EarOCs  Response  to  Heaven. 

1  Shall  hymns  of  grateful  love 

Through  heaven's  high  arches  rin^r, 
And  all  the  hosts  above 

Their  songs  of  triumph  sing? 
And  shall  not  we  take  up  tho  strain, 
And  send  the  echo  back  again? 

2  Shall  they  adore  the  Lord, 

Who  bought  them  with  his  blood, 
And  all  the  love  reco:  d 

That  led  them  home  to  God  ? 
And  shall  not  we  take  up  the  strain, 
And  send  the  echo  back  again? 

3  Oh,  spread  the  joyful  sound! 

The  Saviour's  love  proclaim; 
And  publish  all  around 

Salvation  throu   h  his  name: 
Till  all  the  world  take  up  the  strain, 
And  send  the  echo  back  again. 


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Grateful  Worship. 

1  Praise,  Lord,  for  thee  in  Zion  waits; 
Pray  t  shall  besiege  thy  temple  pates; 
All  flesh  shall  to  thv  throne  repMr, 
And  find  through  Christ  salvation  there. 

2  How  blest  thj  saints!  how  safely  led! 
Howsurelj  kept!  how  richly  fed !         • 

Saviour  of  all  in  earth  and  sea. 
How  happy  they  who  rest  in  thee. 

3  The  year  is  with  thy  goodness  crowned: 
Thv  clouds  drop  wealth  the  world  around; 
Through  thee  the  deserts  laugh  and  ling, 
And  nature  smiles  and  owns  her  King. 

4  Lord,  on  our  souls  thy  Spirit  pour; 
The  moral  waste  within  restore; 
Oh,  let  thy  love  our  spring-tide  he. 
And  make  us  all  hear  fruit  to  theo. 


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Praise  the  Lord. 

1  Praise  the  Lord,  his  glories  show. 
Saints  within  his  courts  below, 
Angels  round  his  courts  ahove, 
All  that  see  and  share  his  love ! 

2  Earth  to  heaven,  and  heaven  to  earth, 
Tell  his  wonders,  sing  his  worth; 
Age  to  ape,  and  shore  to  shore, 

Praise  him,  praise  him,  evermore! 

3  Praise  the  Lord,  his  mercies  trace; 
Praise  his  providence  and  grace, — 
All  that  he  for  man  hath  done, 
All  he  sends  us  through  his  Son. 

4  Strings  and  voices,  hands  and  hearts, 
In  the  service  hear  your  parts: 

All  that  breathe,  your  Lord  adore: 
Praise  him,  praise  him  evermore  ! 

27  7s. 

Soug$  of  Praise. 

1  Songs  of  praise  the  angels  sang 
Heaven  with  hallelujahs  rang, 
Wheu  Jehovah's  work  begun, 
"When  he  spake,  and  it  was  done. 

2  SoqgS  of  praise  awoke  the  morn. 
When  the  Prince  of  peace  was  born; 
Songs  of  praise  arose,  when  ho 
Captive  led  captivity. 

3  Saints  below,  with  heart  and  voice, 
Still  in  songs  of  praise  rejoice: 
Learning  here,  by  faith  and  love, 
Songs  ox  praise  to  sing  above. 

4  Lome  upon  their  latest  breath, 
Songs  of  praise  shall  conquer  death; 
Then,  amid  eternal  joy. 

Songs  of  praise  their  powers  employ. 


S.  M. 

Bless  the  Lord. 

1  Oh.  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul ! 

His  (trace  to  thee  proclaim; 
And  all  that  is  within  me  join 
To  bless  his  holy  name. 

2  Oh.  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul ! 

His  mercies  bear  in  mind; 
Forget  not  all  his  benefits: 
The  Lord  to  thee  is  kind. 

3  He  will  not  always  chide  ; 

lie  will  with  patience  wait: 
His  wrath  is  ever  slow  to  rise, 
And  ready  to  abate. 

4  Hfl  pardons  all  thy  sins. 

Prolongs  thy  feeble  breath, 
He  healeth  thy  infirmities. 
And  ransoms  thee  from  death. 

5  ne  clothes  thee  with  his  love. 

Upholds  thee  with  his  truth; 
Then,  like  the  eagle,  he  renews 
The  vigor  of  thy  youth. 

6  Then  bless  his  holy  name. 

Whose  grace  hath  made  thee  whole: 
Whose  loving  kindness  crowns  thy  days : 
Oh,  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul ! 


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C.  M. 

Habitual  Devotion 


1  While  thee  I  seek,  protecting  Power, 

Be  my  vain  wishes  stilled; 

And  may  this  consecrated  hour 

With  better  hopes  be  filled. 

2  Thy  love  the  power  of  thought  bestowed; 

To  thee  my  thoughts  would  soar; 
Thy  mercy  o'er  my  life  has  flowed; 
That  mercy  I  adore. 

3  In  each  event  of  life,  how  clear 

Thy  ruling  hand  I  sec  | 
Each  blessing  to  my  soul  more  dear 
Because  conferred  by  thee. 

4  In  every  joy  that  crowns  my  days, 

In  every  pain  I  bear. 
My  heart  shall  find  delight  in  praise. 
Or  seek  relief  in  prayer. 

3  When  gladness  wings  my  favored  hour. 
Thy  love  my  thoughts  shall  fill: 
K"si    ned,  when  storms  of  sorrow  lower, 
31y  soul  shall  meet  thy  will. 

6  My  lifted  eye,  without  a  tear. 
The  gathering  storm  shall  see; 
My  steadfast  heart  shall  know  no  fear; 
That  heart  shall  rest  on  thee. 


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30  L.  M. 

Prayer  of  the  Heart  and  Lips. 

1  0  blessed  God,  to  thee  I  raise 

My  voice  in  thankful  hymns  of  praise; 
And  when  my  voice  shall  silent  be, 
My  silence  shall  be  praise  to  thee. 

2  For  voice  and  silence  both  impart 
The  filial  homage  of  my  heart; 
And  both  alike  are  understood 
By  thee,  thou  Parent  of  all  good, 

3  Whose  grace  is  all  unsearchable, 
Whose  care  for  me  no  tongue  can  tell, 
Who  loves  my  loudest  praise  to  hear. 
And  loves  to  bless  my  voiceless  prayer. 


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S.  M. 


15 


Godly  Resolutions. 
1  Let  sinners  take  their  course, 
And  choose  the  road  to  death; 
But  in  the  worship  of  my  God 
I'll  spend  my  daily  breath. 

My  thoughts  address  his  throne. 

When  morning  brings  the  light; 
I  seek  his  blessing  every  noon, 

And  pay  my  vows  at  night. 

Thou  wilt  regard  my  cries, 

0  my  eternal  God, 
While  sinners  perish  in  surprise, 

Beneath  thy  holy  rod. 

4  But  T,  with  all  my  cares, 

Will  lean  upon  the  Lord; 
I'll  cast  my  burdens  on  his  arm. 
And  rest  upon  his  word. 

5  His  arm  shall  well  sustain 

The  children  of  his  love; 
The  ground  on  which  their  safety  stands 
No  earthly  power  can  move. 


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M 
Praise  Promised. 

1  My  God,  my  King,  thy  various  praise 
Shall  till  the  remnant  of  my  days; 
Thy  grace  employ  my  humble  tongue, 
Till  death  and  glory  raise  the  song. 

2  The  wings  of  every  hour  shall  bear 
Some  thankful  tribute  to  thine  ear; 
And  every  setting  sun  shall  see 
New  works  of  duty  done  for  thee. 

S  Thy  works  with  boundless  glory  shine, 
And  speak  thy  majesty  divine; 
Let  every  realm  with  joy  proclaim 
The  sound  and  honor  of  thy  name. 

4  Let  distant  times  and  nations  raise 
The  long  succession  of  thy  praise, 
And  unborn  ages  make  my  song 
The  joy  and  triumph  of  their  tongue. 


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Praise  at  all  Times. 

1  I'll  praise  my  Maker  with  my  breath , 
And,  when  my  voice  is  lost  in  death. 

Praise  shall  employ  my  nobler  powers; 
My  days  of  praise  shall  ne'er  be  past, 
While  life  and  thought  and  being  last. 

Or  immortality  endures. 

2  How  blest  the  man  whose  hopes  rely 
On  Israel's  God !    He  made  the  6ky 

And  earth  and  seas  with  all  their  train  ; 
His  truth  forever  btands  secure ; 
He  saves  th'  oppressed,  lie  feeds  the  poor, 

And  none  shall  find  his  promise  vain. 

3  I'll  praise  him  while  he  lends  me  breath  ; 
And,  when  my  voice  is  lost  in  death. 

Praise  shall  employ  my  nobler  powers; 
My  days  of  praise  shall  ne'er  be  past, 
While  life  and  thought  and  being  last, 

Or  immortality  endures. 


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God  of  our  Salvation. 

1  Praise  to  thee  thou  great  Creator; 

Praise  be  thine  from  every  tongue; 
Join,  my  soul,  with  every  creature, 
Join  the  universal  song. 

2  Father,  source  of  all  compassion, 

Free,  unbounded  grace  is  thine; 
Hail  the  God  of  our  salvation; 
Praise  him  for  his  love  divine. 

3  For  ten  thousand  blessings  given, 

For  the  hope  of  future  joy, 
Sound  his  praise  throuph  earth  and  heaven, 
Sound  Jehovah's  praise  on  high. 

4  Joyfully  on  earth  adore  him, 

Till  in  heaven  our  song  we  raise; 

There,  enraptured,  fall  before  him, 

Lost  in  wonder,  love,  and  praise. 

C.  M. 

Praise  and  Holy  Fear. 

1  Sing  to  the  Lord  Jehovah's  name. 

And  in  his  strength  rejoice: 
When  his  salvation  is  our  theme, 
Exalted  be  our  voice. 

2  With  thanks  approach  his  awful  sight, 

And  psalms  of  honor  sing; 
The  Lord's  a  God  of  boundless  might, 
The  whole  creation's  King. 

3  Come,  and  with  humble  souls  adore ; 

Come,  kneel  before  his  face; 
Oh,  may  the  creatures  of  his  power 
Be  children  of  his  grace. 

4  Now  is  the  time,  he  bends  hi6  ear, 

And  waits  for  your  request ; 
Come,  lest  he  rouse  his  wrath,  and  swear 
"  Ye  shall  not  see  my  rest." 


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L.  M. 


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Gods  Glory  praised. 

1  Tome,  O  my  soul,  in  sacred  lays 
Attempt  thy  great  Creator's  praise: 

But  oh,  what  tongue  can  speak  his  fame? 
What  verse  Can  reach  the  lofty  theme? 

2  Enthroned  amid  the  radiant  spheres, 
He  glory  like  a  garment  wean; 

T'»  form  a  r<>l>e  of  light  divine, 

Ten  thousand  suns  around  him  shine.    * 

3  In  all  our  Maker's  grand  design*, 
Almighty  power,  with  wisdom,  thine*; 
Hi*  w..rk*.  through  all  this  wondrou*  frame, 
Declare  the  glory  of  his  name. 

4  Raised  on  devotion's  lofty  wing, 
D<»  thou,  my  soul,  his  glories  sing: 
And  let  his  praise  employ  my  tongue 

Till  listening  worlds  shall  join  the  song. 


39  L.  M. 

Happiness  in   Worship. 

1  T*r  from  mi  thought!,  rain  v«rl  1.  begone-  ; 
Let  my  rHigious  hours  alone; 

Fain  would  my  eyes,  my  Saviour  see; 
1  wait  a  visit,  Lord,  from  thee. 

2  Oh,  warm  my  heart  with  holy  fire, 
And  kindle  there  a  pin-  d 
Come,  ■acred  Spirit  from  above. 
And  fill  my  soul  with  heavenly  love. 

3  Blest  Saviour,  what  delirious  fare  » 
How  sweet  thy  entertainments  are! 
Ne'er  did  the  angels  taste  shove 
Redeeming  grace  and  dying  love. 

4  Hail,  great  Immanuel,  all  divine  ! 
In  thee  thy  Father's  glories  shine; 
Thy  glorious  name  shall  be  sdoreo. 
And  every  tongue  confess  thee  J,   .  ;. 


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Praise  to  God  for  his  Blearing*. 

1  Praise  ye  the  Lord  :  my  heart  shall  join 
In  works  so  pleasant,  so  divine; 

My  days  of  praise  shall  ne'er  be  paKt. 
While  life  and  thought  and  being  but. 

2  Happy  the  man  whose  hopes  rely 
On  Israel's  God:  he  made  the  sky 

And  earth  and  seas  with  all  their  train  ;      ! 
And  none  shall  find  his  promise  vain. 

3  His  truth  forever  stands  secure : 

He  saves  the  oppressed,  he  feeds  the  poor, 
He  helps  the  stranger  in  distress, 
The  widow  and  the  fatherless. 

4  He  loves  the  saints;  he  knows  them  well; 
But  turns  the  wicked  down  to  hell ; 

Thy  God,  0  Zi<>n,  ever  reigns; 
Praise  him  in  everlasting  btrains. 

38  7s. 

God's  Holiness  praised. 

1  Holy.  holy,  holy  Lord, 

Be  thy  glorious  name  adored! 
Lord,  thy  mercies  never  fail : 
Hail,  celestial  Goodr.ess,  hail ! 

2  Though  unworthy.  Lord,  thine  ear, 
Deign  our  humble  songs  to  hear  ; 
Purer  praise  we  How  to  bring, 
"When  around  thy  throne  we  sing. 

3  While  on  earth  ordained  to  stay, 
Guide  our  footsteps  in  thy  way, 
Till  we  come  to  dwell  with  thee, 
Till  we  all  thy  glory'  see. 

4  Then  with  angel-harps  again 
We  will  wake  a  nobler  strain  : 
There,  in  joyful  songs  of  praise. 
Our  triumphant  voices  raise. 

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LORD'S  DAY. 

CM. 


The  Lords  Day  Morning. 

1  When  the  worn  spirit  wants  rep  * 

And  sighs  her  God  to  seek. 
How  sweet  to  hail  the  evening's  close, 
That  ends  the  weary'  week  ! 

2  How  sweet  to  hail  the  early  dawn, 

That  opens  on  the  sight. 
When  first  that  soul-reviving  morn 
Sheds  forth  new  rays  of  light ! 

3  Sweet  day  !  thine  hours  too  soon  will  cease; 

Vet  while  they  gently  roll. 
Breathe,  heavenly  Spirit,  source  of  peace, 
A  Sabbath  o'er  my  soul. 


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Praise  for  the  Lord's  Day. 

1  Again  the  Lord  of  life  and  light 

Awakes  the  kindling  ray, 
Unheals  the  eyelids  of  the  morn. 
And  pours  refulgent  day. 

2  Oh,  what  a  night  was  that  which  wrapt 

A  guilty  world  in  gloom  ! 
Oh.  what  a  Sun  which  broke  this  day, 
Triumphant  from  the  tomb! 

3  This  day  be  grateful  homage  paid, 

And  loud  hosannas  sun.': 
Let  gladness  dwell  in  every  heart. 
And  praise  on  every  tongue. 

4  Ten  thousand  thousand  lips  shall  join 

To  hail  this  happy  morn. 
Which  scatters  blessings  from  its  wings 
On  nations  yet  unborn. 


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L.  M. 


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The  Day  of  Rest. 

1  Another  six  days'  work  is  done, 
Another  Sabbath  is  begun; 
Return,  my  soul,  enjoy  thy  rest, 
Improve  the  day  that  God  hatli  blest. 

2  Oh,  that  our  thoughts  and  thanks  may  rise, 
As  grateful  incense,  to  the  skies. 

And  draw  from  heaven  that  sweet  repose 
Which  none  but  he  that  feels  it  knows. 

3  A  heavenly  calm  pervades  the  breast, 
Tlie  earnest  of  that  glorious  rest 
Which  for  the  church  of  God  remains, 
The  end  of  cares,  the  end  of  pains. 

4  With  joy,  great  God,  thy  works  we  view 
In  various  scenes,  both  old  and  new; 
With  praise,  we  think  on  mercies  past; 
With  hope,  we  future  pleasures  taste. 

5  In  holy  duties,  let  the  day 
In  holy  pleasures  pass  away; 

How  sweet  a  Sabbath  thus  to  spend. 
In  hope  of  one  that  ne'er  small  end! 


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How  to  spend  the  Day. 

1  Again  returns  the  day  of  holy  rest. 

"Which.  when  he  made  the  world.  Jehovah  ble*t. 
When,  like  his  own,  he  bade  our  labors  cease, 
And  all  be  piety,  and  all  be  peace. 

2  Let  us  devote  this  consecrated  day 

To  learn  his  will,  and  all  we  learn  obey; 
So  shall  he  hear,  when  fervently  we  niise 
Our  supplications  and  our  songs  of  praise. 

3  Father  of  heaven,  in  whom  our  hopes  confide. 
Whose  power  defeuds  us,  and  whose   precepts 

guide. 
In  life  our  Guardian,  and  in  death  our  Friend. 
Glory  supreme  be  thiue  till  life  shall  end. 


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Rejoicing  in  (he  Lord's  Day. 

1  My  opening  eyes  with  rapture  see 

The  dawn  of  thy  returning  day; 

My  thoughts,  0  God,  ascend  to  thee, 

While  thus  my  early  vows  I  pay. 

2  I  yield  my  heart  to  thee  alone, 

Nor  would  receive  another  gues': 
Eternal  King,  erect  thy  throne. 
And  reign  sole  monarch  in  my  breast. 

3  Oh,  bid  this  trifling  world  retire, 

And  drive  each  carnal  thought  away; 
Xor  let  me  feel  one  vain  desire. 
One  sinful  thought,  through  all  the  day. 

4  Then,  to  thy  courts  when  I  repair, 

My  soul  shall  rise  on  joyful  wing, 
The  wonders  of  thy  love  declare. 
And  join  the  strains  which  angels  sing. 


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Praise  for  Oie  sacred  Day. 

1  Awake,  ye  saints,  awake, 

And  hail  the  sacred  day; 
In  loftiest  songs  of  praise 

Your  joyful  homage  pay; 
Come  bless  the  day  that  God  hath  blest, 
The  type  of  heaven's  eternal  rest. 

2  On  this  auspicious  morn 

The  Lord  of  life  arose, 
And  burst  the  bars  of  death, 

And  vanquished  all  our  foes; 
And  now  he  pleads  our  cause  above, 
And  reaps  the  fruit  of  all  his  love. 

3  All  hail,  triumphant  Lord! 

Heaven  with  hosannas  rings; 
And  earth,  in  humbler  ■trains, 

Thy  praise  responsive  sings: 
Worthy  the  Lamb  that  once  was  slain, 
Through  endless  years  to  live  and  reign. 

S.  M. 

Welcome,  sweet  Day  of  Rest. 

1  Welcome,  sweet  day  of  rest, 

That  saw  the  Lord  arise ; 
Welcome  to  this  reviving  breast, 
And  these  rejoicing  eyes  ! 

2  The  King  himself  conies  near, 

And  feasts  his  saints  to-day  • 
Here  we  may  sit  and  see  him  here, 
And  love  and  praise  and  pray. 

3  One  day  amidst  the  place 

Where  my  dear  God  hath  been 
Is  sweeter  than  ten  thousand  days 
Of  pleasurable  sin. 

4  My  willing  soul  would  stay 

In  such  a  frame  as  this, 
And  sit,  and  sing  herself  away 
To  everlasting  bliss. 


46 


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47 


H.  M. 


21 


Hail  to  the  Day  of  R™t. 

1  Welcome,  delightful  morn; 

Sweet  day  of  sacred  rest, 
I  hail  thy  kind  return ; 

Lord,  make  these  moments  blest : 
From  low  desires         I  I  soar  to  reach 
And  fleeting  toys,        j  Immortal  joys. 

2  Now  may  the  King  descend, 

And  till  his  throne  of  grace; 
Thy  sceptre.  Lord,  extend. 

While  saints  address  thy  face  : 
Let  sinners  feel  I  And  learn  to  know 

Thyquickeningword,  |  And  fear  the  Lord. 

3  Descend,  celestial  Dove, 

With  all  thy  quickening  powers, 
Disclose  a  Saviour's  love. 

And  bless  the  sacred  hours: 
Then  shall  my  soul     I  Nor  Sabbaths  be 
New  life  obtain,  |  Enjoyed  in  vain. 


LOUD  8    DAY. 


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S.  M. 


51 


The  Sabbath  Wtlcoms 


\  Hail  to  the  Sabbath  day! 

The  day  divinely  tjivon, 

When  men  to  Gou  their  homage  pay, 
And  earth  draws  uear  to  heaven. 

2  Lord.  In  this  aacred  hour, 

Within  thy  oonrtfl  n  •  bend. 
And  ble<s  thy  love,  and  Otm  thy  powe 
Our  Father  and  our  Friend.  • 

3  But  thou  art  not  alone 

In  court!  by  mortals  trod: 
X  >r  only  is  the  day  thine  own 
When  man  draws  near  to  God, 

4  Thy  temple  i*  the  arch 

Of  yon  unmeasured  sky: 
Thy  Sabbath,  the  stupendous  march 
Of  grand  eternity. 

5  Lord,  may  that  holier  day 

Dawn  on  thy  servant's  sicht : 

And  purer  worship  m;\y  w    pay 

In  heaven's  unclouded  light. 


49 


10s. 

Joy  on  f?<<*  LoriVt  Day. 


1  II  ul.  h.-xppj  day  :  the*  dpy  of  hoi)   -   «:  ' 

?.\venlV    peace   aud    trauspori     fill    th-  i 

Wltea  Christ,  the  Q*d  •!  pr*ee.  in  lnr»  ,J  -«  •«•■  |< 
Aai  kindly  holds  coinniuniou  with  his  rrlendi  '. 

th  and  all  its  vanities  be  pone. 
•i»  my  si^.i:.  ii'j.l  leave  my  >oul  aioae  ; 
Its  flattering,  fading  glorie-*  I  despise, 
Aud  to  immortal  beauties  tu.-u  my  t  res. 

3  F.tin  would  I  mount  and  p^netra'e  the  skiei, 
i  my  Sarteur'a  glories]  lix  my  eye*: 
Oh!  m?rt  my  ri<in?  neal.  Iho  i  «. 

Aad  waft  it  to  the  blissful  rc:ilms  above  '. 


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L.  11 


16 


O^ferinjs  o/  the  Heart, 

1  When,  as  returns  thi>  solemn  day. 

Man  comes  to  meet  his  Maker,  God, 
What  rites,  what  honors  shall  he  pa    J 
How  spread  his  sovereign  name  abroad  n 

2  From  marble  domes  an  \  gilded  spires 

Shall  curlin,'  clou  Is  oi  incense  r  se, 
And  Semi  and  cold  and  garlands  deck 
The  costly  pomp  o!  sacrifice? 

3  Vain,  sinful  man!  creation's  Lord 

Thy  golden  offerings  well  may  spare; 

But  give  thy  heart,  and  thou  sh'alt  find 
Here  dwells  a  G^xt  who  heareth  prayer. 

4  Oh,  grant  us.  in  this  solemn  hour. 

From  earth  and  sin's  allurements  fre-, 
T    feel  thy  love,  'o  own  thy  power, 
And  raise  each  raptured  thought  to  thee  ! 


C.  M. 

The  Bern 


1  This  is  the  day  the  L  »rd  hath  made: 

H->  calls  the  houra  his  o*  t. : 
Let  heaven  I 
And  praise  miTOIind  the  throne. 

2  To-lay  he  rose,  and  left  thi 

Ami  Satan's  eiupir 
To-day  the  saint*  his  triumph  spread. 
Aud  all  his  wonders  telL 

To  Oavid's  holy  S 
H"lp  ns,  1 1  I.  I,  and  bring 

Salvation  I'rom  thy  throne. 

4  F>le*t  be  the  Lord,  who  comes  to  men 
With  mean     - 
Who  comes,  in  God  h:>  Father's  name, 
mve  our  lintel  race. 

9  II  wanna,  in  the  highest  strains 
1".  •■  church  on  earth  can  raise: 
The  highest  hearena,  in  which  he  reign 
Shall  give  him  uobler  praise. 


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The  Lonrs  .' 

1  0  day  of  rest 

0  day  of  j   : 
0  balm  of  care  ao  I  sad 

M«-»t  beautiful,  mo-:  bright ! 
On  thee,  the  high  and  lowly, 

Through  ages  joined  in  tune. 
-  i  r,  Holy,  holy,  holy, 

To  the  great  God  Triune. 

2  On  thee,  at  the  creation, 

The  light  first  had  it>  birth; 
Oit  thee,  for  onr  salvation. 

Christ  rose  from  depths 
On  thee,  our  Lord  Tictoi 

The  Spirit  sent  from  heaven  : 
And  thus  on  thee  m 

A  triple  light  was  given. 

S  To-day  on  weary  nations. 

The  heavenly  manna 
To  holy  convocations 

The  silver  trumpet  calls: 
Where  ffospeMIsrht  ia  z'.  >winst 

With  pure  and  radiant  beams. 
And  linng  w 

With  soul-refreshing  stream-. 

C.  M. 

Lore  of  Lord's  Day  Stnicm. 

1  How  sweet,  upon  t'    -  - 
The  best  of  nil  the  I 
To  cast  our  earthly  I 

And  think  of  God  and  In  I 


2  How  sweet  to  be  allowed  to  pray 
Our  sins  may  be  forgiven  .' 
With  filial  confidence  to  Bay, 
"  Father,  who  art  in  heavtm !  " 

2  How  sweet  the  words  of  peace  to  hear 
From  hini  to  whom  'tis  given 
To  wake  the  penitential  tear, 
And  lead  the  way  to  heaven  ! 

4  And  if,  to  make  our  sins  depart, 

In  vain  the  will  has  striven, 
lie  who  regard-!  the  inmost  heart 
Will  send  his  grace  from  heaven. 

5  Then  hail,  thou  sacred,  blessed  day, 

The  best  of  all  the  seven, 
When  hearts  unite  their  vows  to  pay 
Of  gratitude  to  heaven ! 


56 


L.  M. 


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51 


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89 


Sabbath  Evening. 

1  Sof  ly  fades  the  twilight  ray 
Of  the  holy  Sabbath  day; 
Gently  as  life's  setting  sun. 
When  the  Christian's  course  is  run. 

2  Night  her  solemn  mantle  spreads 
O'er  the  earth  as  daylight  lades; 
All  things  tell  of  calm  repose, 

At  the  holy  Sabbath's  close. 

3  Peace  is  on  the  world  abroad; 
"Tis  the  holy  peace-  of  God, — 
Rymbol  of  the  peace  within 
When  the  spirit  rests  from  sin. 

4  Srill  the  Spirit  lingers  near, 
Where  the  evening  worshipper 
Seeks  communion  with  the  skies, 
Pressing  onward  to  the  prize. 

5  Saviour!  may  our  Sabbaths  be 
Days  of  joy  and  peace  in  thee, 
Till  in  liearen  our  souls  repone, 
Where  the  Sabbath  ne'er  shall  close. 

55  C.   If.  es 

The  World  banished. 

1  0  Father,  though  the  anxious  fear 

May  cloud  to-morrow's  way. 
Nor  fear  nor  doubt  shall  enter  here; 
Ail  shall  be  thine  to-day. 

2  We  will  not  brine  divided  hearts 

To  worship  at  thy  shrine: 
But  each  unholy  thought  departs, 
And  leaves  the  temple  thine. 

3  Sleep,  sleep  to-day,  tormenting  cares, 

Of  earth  and  folly  born; 
Ye  -hall  not  dim  the  light  that  streams 
From  this  celestial  morn. 

4  To-morrow  will  be  time  enough 

To  feel  your  harsh  control : 

Ye  shall  not  desecrate,  this  day, 

Sabbath  of  the  soul. 


Aspirations  for  the  eternal  Rest. 
•  1  Thine  earthly  Sabbaths,  Lord,  we  love 
But  there's  a  nobler  rest  above; 
To  that  our  longing  souls  aspire. 
With  cheerful  hope  and  strong  desire. 

2  No  more  fatigue,  no  more  distress. 

Nor  sin,  nor  death,  shall  reach  the  place; 
No  groans  shall  mingle  with  the 
Which  dwell  upon  immortal  tongues. 

3  No  rude  alarms  of  angry  foes ; 

No  cares,  to  break  the  long  repose; 
No  midnight  shade,  no  clouded  sun, 
But  sacred,  high,  eternal  noon. 

4  O  long  expected  day.  begin  j 

Dawn  on  these  realms  of  pain  and  sin: 
With  joy  we'll  tread  th'  appointed  road, 
And  sleep  in  death,  to  rest  with  God. 


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SANCTUARY. 


<s. 


80 


Lord's  Day  Worship. 

1  Safely  through  another  week 

God  lias  brought  us  on  our  way; 
Let  xis  now  a  blessing  seek. 

Waiting  in  his  courts  to-day  : 
Day  of  all  the  week  the  best, 
Emblem  of  eternal  rest. 

2  While  we  seek  supplies  of  era^e, 

Through  the  dear  Redeemer's  name. 
Show  thy  reconciling  face,— 

Take  away  our  sin  and  shame; 
From  our  worldly  cares  set  free. 
May  we  rest  this  day  in  thee. 

3  Here  we  come  thy  name  to  praise, 

Let  us  feel  thy  presence  near; 
May  thy  glory  meet  our  eyes. 

While  we  in  thy  house  appear: 
Here  afford  us.  Lord,  a  taste 
Of  our  everlasting  rest. 


58 


C.  If. 


Anticipating  Worship. 

1  "Lord,  in  the  morning  thou  shalt  hear 

My  voice  ascending  high; 
To  thee  will  I  direct  my  prayer, 
To  thee  lift  up  mine  eye; 

2  Cp  to  the  hills  where  Christ  is  gone 

To  plead  for  all  his  saints. 
Presenting  at  his  Father*!  throne 
Our  songs  and  our  complaints. 


SANCTUAKY. 


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3  Thou  art  a  Gcxl  before  whose  sight 

The  wicked  shall  not  stand : 
Sinners  shall  ne'er  be  thy  delight, 
Nor  dwell  at  thy  right  baud. 

4  Bui  to  thy  house  will  I  resort, 

To  taste  thy  mercies  there  ; 
I  will  frequent  thine  holy  court, 
And  worship  in  thy  fear. 

5  Oh.  may  thy  Spirit  guide  my  feet 

In  ways  of  righteousness, 
Make  overs  path  of  duty  straight 
And  plain  before  my  face. 

L.  M. 


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29 


59 

Joy  in  Worship. 

1  Sweet  is  the  work,  my  God.  my  Kine. 
To  praise  thy  name,  give  thanks,  and  sing; 
To  'how  thv  love  by  morning  light, 
And  talk  of  all  thy  truth  at  night. 

2  Sweet  is  the  day  of  sacred  rest: 

No  mortal  cares  shall  seize  my  breast  ; 
Oh,  may  my  heart  in  tune  be  found. 
Like  David's  harp  of  solemn  sound  ! 

3  My  heart  shall  triumph  in  my  Lord, 
And  bless  his  works  and  bless  his  word  : 
Thy  works  of  grace. how  bright  they  shine! 
How  deep  thy  counsels,  how  divine  ! 

4  Fo  ^ls  never  raise  their  thoughts  so  high  ; 
Like  brut  s  they  live,  like  brutes  they  die; 
Like  grass  they  flourish,  till  thy  breath 
Blast  them  in  everlasting  death. 

5  But  I  shall  share  a  glorious  part. 
When  grace  hath  well  refined  my  heart, 
And  fresh  supplies  of  joy  are  shed, 
Like  holy  oil,  to  cheer  my  head. 

6  Then  shall  I  see  and  hear  and  know 
All  I  desired  or  wished  below; 

And  every  power  find  sweet  employ 
In  that  eternal  world  of  joy. 


60 


CM. 


Longing  for  the  House  of  God. 

1  Early,  my  God.  without  delay, 

I  haste  to  seek  thy  face  ; 
My  thirsty  spir  t  faints  away 
Without  thy  cheering  grace. 

2  Not  all  the  blessings  of  a  feast 

Can  please  my  soul  so  well 
As  when  thy  richer  grace  I  taste, 
And  in  thy  presence  dwell. 

3  Not  life  itself,  with  all  its  joys, 

Can  my  best  passions  move. 
Or  raise  so  high  my  cheerful  voice, 
As  thy  lorgiving  love. 

4  Thus,  till  my  last,  expiring  day, 

I'll  bless  my  God  and  Kin?  :' 
Thus  will  I  lift  my  hands  to  pray, 
And  tune  my  lips  to  sing. 


H.  M. 


81 


Longing  for  God, 

1  Lord  of  the  WOrldl  a)  .>ve. 

Hew  pleasant  and  how  fair 
The  dwelling's  vt  U.; 

Thine  earthly  temp]'  - 
To  thine  abode  I    With  warm 

My  heart  aspires,         |    To  see  m>  God. 

2  Oh,  happy  souls,  who  pray 

Where  God  appoints  to  hear! 
Oh,  happy  men.  who  pay 

Their  constant  service  there  | 
They  praise  thee  still;  j    Who  love  the  way 
And  happy  they  |    To  Zion's  hill. 

3  They  go  from  strength  to  strength, 

Through  this  dark  vale  of  tear-, 
Till  each  arrives  at  length, 

Till  each  in  heaven  appears. 
Oh,  glorious  seat.         I    Shall  thither  bring 
W  hen  God,  our  King,  |    Our  willing  feet. 


CM. 


54 


Prayer  for  the  Sanctuary. 

1  With  joy  we  hail  the  sacred  day 

Which  God  has  called  his  own 
With  joy  the  summons  we  obey 
To  worship  at  his  throne. 

2  Thy  chosen  temple,  Lord,  how  fair! 

Where  willing  votaries  ti. 
To  breathe  the  humble,  fervent  prayer, 
And  pour  the  choral  song. 

3  Spirit  of  grace,  oh,  deign  to  dwell 

Within  thy  church  below  ! 

Make  her  in  holiness  excel. 

With  pure  devotion  glow. 

4  Let  peace  within  her  walls  be  found  ; 

Let  all  her  sons  unite 
To  spread  with  grateful  zeal  around 
Her  clear  and  shining  light. 

5  Great  God.  we  hail  the  sacred  day 

Whii  h  thou  hast  called  thine  own 
With  joy  the  summons  we  obey 
To  worship  at  thy  throne. 

63  7s. 

A  Blessing  requested. 

1  Saviour,  bless  thy  word  to  all : 

Quick  and  powerful  let  it  prove; 
Oh.  may  sinners  hear  thy  call; 
Let  thy  people  grow  in  love. 

2  Thine  own  gracious  message  bless; 

Follow  it  with  power  divine; 
Give  the  pospel  erreat  success: 
Thine  the  work,  the  glory  thine. 

3  Saviour,  bid  the  world  rejoice; 

Send,  oh,  send  thy  truth  abroad; 
Let  the  nations  hear  thy  voice. 
Hear  it,  and  return  to  God. 


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WORSHIP. 


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64  C,  Mi 

Delight  in  Ute  House  of  God. 

1  How  did  my  heart  rejoice  to  hear 

My  friends  devoutly  say, 
"Iti  Zion  let  us  all  appear. 
And  keep  the  solemn  day ! " 

2  I  love  her  gates,  I  love  the  road; 

The  church,  adorned  with  grace. 
Stands  like  a  palace  built  for  God, 
To  show  his  milder  face. 

3  Up  to  her  courts,  with  joy  unknown, 

The  holy  tribes  repair: 
The  Son  of  David  holds  Ins  throne, 
And  sits  in  judgment  there. 

4  He  hears  our  praises  and  complaints, 

And,  while  his  awful  voire 
Divides  the  sinners  from  the  saints, 

"VYe  tremble  and  rejoice. 
h  Peace  be  within  this  sacred  place, 

And  joy  a  constant  guest; 
With  holy  gifts  and  heavenly  grace 

Be  her  attendants  blessed. 
My  soul  shall  pray  for  Zion  still, 

While  life  or  breath  remains; 
Here  my  best  friends,  my  kindred  dwell 

Here  God,  my  Saviour,  reigns. 


65 


L.  M. 

Joy  of  the  Sanctuary. 


ts 


1  Great  God,  attend,  while  Zion  sings 

The  jay  that  from  thy  presence  springs. 
To  spend  one  day  with  thee  on  earth, 
Exceeds  a  thousand  days  of  mirth, 

2  Might  I  enjoy  the  meanest  place 
Within  thy  house,  O  God  of  grace. 
Not  tents  of  ease,  nor  thrones  of  power, 
Should  tempt  my  feet  to  leave  thy  door. 

3  God  is  our  sun,  — he  makes  our  day; 
God  is  our  shield,  — he  guards  our  way 
From  all  th1  assaults  of  hell  and  sin, 
From  foes  without  and  foes  within. 

4  All  needful  grace  will  God  bestow, 
And  crown  that  grace  with  glory,  too. 
He  gives  us  all  things,  and  withholds 
No  real  good  from  upright  souls. 

5  O  God,  our  King,  whose  sovereign  sway 
The  glorious  hosts  of  heaven  obey, 
Display  thy  grace,  exert  thy  power, 
Till  all  on  earth  thy  name  adore. 


66 


S.  P.  M. 


81 


Love  for  the  House  of  God, 

1  TTow  pleased  and  blest  was  I 

To  hear  the  people  cry, 
"  Gome,  let  us  seek  our  God  to-day  ! ' 

Yes,  with  a  cheerful  zeal, 

We  haste  to  Zion's  hill, 
And  there  our  vows  and  honors  pay. 


2  Zion,  thrice  happy  place, 
Adorned  with  wondrous  grace, 

A  nd  walls  of  strength  embrace  thee  round ; 
In  thee  our  tribes  appear 
To  pray,  and  praise,  and  hear 

The  sacred  gospel  s  joyful  sound. 

S  May  peace  attend  thy  gate, 

And  joy  within  thee  wait, 
To  bless  the  soul  of  every  guest; 

The  man  who  seeks  thy  peace, 

And  wishes  thine  increase, 
A  thousand  blessings  on  him  rest. 

4  My  tongue  repeats  her  vows, 
"  Peace  to  this  sacred  house!" 

For  here  my  friends  and  kindred  dwell.; 
And,  since  my  glorious  God 
Makes  thee  his  blest  abode, 

My  soul  shall  ever  love  thee  well. 


67 


S.  M. 


Pleasures  of  Spiritual  Worship. 

1  How  sweet  to  bless  the  Lord, 

And  in  his  praises  join. 
With  saints  his  goodness  to  record, 
And  sing  his  power  divine  ! 

2  These  seasons  of  delight 

The  dawn  of  glory  seem. 
Like  r:\ya  of  pure,  celestial  light, 
Which  on  our  spirits  beam. 

3  Thus  may  our  joys  increase, 

Our  love  more  ardent  grow. 
While  rich  supplies  of  Jesus'  grace 
Refresh  our  souls  below. 

4  But,  oh,  the  bliss  sublime. 

When  joy  shall  be  complete, 

In  that  unclouded,  glorious  clime. 

Where  all  thy  servants  meet. 


68 


L.  M. 

The  Hour  of  Prayer. 


17 


1  Blest  hour,  when  mortal  man  retires, 

To  hold  communion  witli  his  God, 
To  send  to  heaven  his  warm  desires, 
And  listen  to  the  sacred  word. 

2  Blest  hour,  when  earthly  cares  resign 

Their  empire  o'er  his  anxious  breast. 
While,  all  around,  the  calm  divine 
Proclaims  the  holy  day  of  rest. 

3  Blest  hour,  when  God  hhnself  draws  nfj?h, 

Well  pleased  his  people's  voice  to  heai. 
To  hush  the  penitential  sigh. 
And  wipe  away  the  mourner's  tear. 

4  Blest  hour.  — for  where  the  Lord  resorts, 

Foretastes  of  future  bli<=s  are  given, 
And  mortals  rind  Ins  earthly  courts 
The  house  of  God,  the  gate  of  heaven. 


BAKCTCARY. 


It 


69 


S.  M. 


Enjoyment  in  Worship 

1  Sweet  is  the  work,  0  Lord, 

Thy  glorious  MUM  to  sing, 
To  pniise  and  pray.  to  hear  thy  word, 
And  grateful  offerings  hring. 

2  Sweet  at  the  dawning  licht. 

Thy  boundless  love  to  tell,  # 

And.  when  approach  the  shades  of  night. 
Still  on  the  theme  to  dwell. 

3  Sweet,  on  this  day  of  rest. 

To  join,  in  heart  and  voice. 
With  those  who  love  and  serve  th«e  best, 
And  in  thy  name  rejoice. 

4  To  songs  of  praise  and  joy 

15.'  every  Sabbath  given. 
That  inch  may  be  our  blest  employ 
Eternally  in  heaven. 

70  L.  M.  8a 

Worshipping  God  in  his  Temple. 

1  How  pleasant,  how  divinely  fair, 

0  Lord  of  hosts,  thy  dwellings  are! 
With  long  desire  my  spirit  faints 
To  meet  th'  assemblies  of  thy  saints. 

2  My  flesh  would  rest  in  thine  abode; 
My  panting  heart  cries  out  for  God; 
My  God,  my  Kins:,  why  should  I  be 
So  far  from  all  my  joys  and  thee  ? 

3  Blest  are  the  men  whose  hearts  are  set 
To  find  the  way  to  Zion's  gate: 

(;.>i  is  tneir  strength  :  nn<4.  through  the  road, 

They  lean  upon  their  helper,  God. 

4  Cheerful  they  walk,  with  mowing  strength. 
Till  all  shall  meet  in  heaven  at  length: 
Till  all  before  thy  fa^-  appear. 

And  join  in  nobler  worship  there. 


71 


The  Courts  of  ths  Lord. 

1  Lord  of  hosts,  how  bright,  how  fair, 
E'en  on  earth  thy  temples  are! 
IL-re  thy  waiting  people  - 

Much  of  heaven  and  much  of  thee. 

2  From  thy  gracious  presence  flows 
Bliss  that  softens  all  onr  woes; 
While  thy  Spirit's  holy  fire 
Warms  our  hearts  with  pure  desire. 

3  Here  we  supplicate  thy  throne. 
Here  thou  mak'st  thy  glories  known; 
Here  we  learn  thy  righteous  ways, 
Taste  thy  love,  and  sing  thy  praise. 

4  Thus,  with  sacred  song*  of  joy, 
We  our  happy  lives  employ  ; 

L  >ve,  and  long  to  love  thee  more. 
Till  from  earth  to  heaven  we  soar. 


73 


78  S.  M.  lT 

Attractions  of  Go<Ts  House. 
2  How  charming  is  the  place 
Where  my  Redeemer,  God, 
Unveils  the  beanty  of  his  hue, 
And  sheds  his  love  abroad  ! 

2  Not  the  fair  palaces 

To  which  the  great  resort 
Are  mice  to  be  compared  with  this, 
Where  Jesvu  holds  his  court. 

3  Here  on  the  mercy-seat, 

With  radiant  glory  crowned, 
Our  joyful  eyes  l»eho!d  him  sit 
And  smile  on  all  arouud. 

4  Give  me,  0  Lord,  a  place 

Within  thy  blest  abode, 
Among  the  children  of  thy  grace, 
The  servants  of  my  God. 

C.  M. 

"  Increase  our  Faith." 

1  Frequent  the  day  of  God  returns 

To  shed  its  quickening  beams; 
And  yet,  how  slow  devotion  burns; 
How  languid  are  its  flames  ! 

2  Increase,  0  Lord,  our  faith  and  hope, 

And  fit  us  to  ascend 
Where  the  assembly  ne'er  breaks  up, 
And  Sabbaths  never  end. 

3  Where  we  shall  breathe  in  heavenly  air, 

With  heaventy  lustre  shine; 
Before  the  throne  of  God  appear, 
And  feast  on  love  divine. 

4  Tlvre  shall  we  join,  and  never  tire, 

To  sing  immortal  lays; 
And  with  the  bright,  seraphic  choir, 
Sound  forth  Immanuel's  praise. 

7-t  C  M. 

Clirisfs  Presence  Desired. 

1  Great  Shepherd  of  thr  people,  hear, 

Thy  presence  now  display  ; 
We  bow  within  thy  honse  of  prayer; 
Oh  !  give  us  hearts  to  pray. 

2  The  c^nud*  whl<*h  vail  thee  from  our  sight, 

In  pity.  Lord,  remove  : 
Dispose  onr  minds  to  hear  aright 
The  message  of  thy  love. 

3  The  feeling  heart,  the  melting  eye, 

The  humble  mind  bestow: 
And  shine  upon  us  from  on  high, 
To  make  our  graces  grow. 

4  Show  us  some  token  of  thy  love, 

<>nr  fainting  h"P^s  to  raise; 
And  ponr  thy  blessing  from  on  high, 
To  aid  our  feeble  praise. 


8* 


20 


WORSHIP. 


75  7s.  25 

Give  hs  thy  Blessing. 

1  To  thy  temple  we  repair,— 
Lord,  we  love  to  worship  there, 
When  within  the  vail  we  meet 
Thee  upon  the  mercy-seat. 

2  While  thy  glorious  name  is  sung, 
Tune  our  lips,  inspire  our  tongue; 
Then  our  joyful  souls  shall  bless 
Thee,  the  Lord,  our  Righteousness. 

3  While  to  thee  our  prayers  ascend. 
Let  thine  ear  in  love  attend; 
Hear  us,  for  thy  Spirit  pleads; 
Hear,  for  Jesus  intercedes. 

4  While  thy  word  is  heard  with  awe, 
While  we  tremble  at  thy  law, 

Let  thy  gospel's  wondrous  love 
Every  doubt  and  fear  remove. 

5  From  thy  house  when  we  return, 
Let  our  hearts  within  us  burn; 
That  at  evening  we  may  say,— 

M  We  have  walked  with  God  to-day.'1 

76  C.  M. 


28 


Delight  in  Worship. 

1  I  love  to  see  the  Lord  below; 

His  church  displays  his  grace; 
But  upper  worlds  his  glory  know, 
.  And  view  him  face  to  face. 

2  I  love  to  meet  him  in  his  court, 

And  taste  his  heavenly  love; 
But  still  his  visits  seem  too  short, 
*Or  I  too  soon  remove. 

3  0  Lord,  I  love  thy  service  now; 

Thy  church  displays  thy  power; 
But  soon  in  heaven  I  hope  to  bow, 
And  praise  thee  evermore. 


77 


L.  M. 


16 


Christ  ever  present  in  his  Churches. 

1  Jesus  where'er  thy  people  meet, 
There  they  behold  thy  mercy-seat; 
Where'er  they  seek  thee,  thou  art  found, 
And  every  place  is  hallowed  ground. 

2  For  thon.  within  no  walls  confined, 
Hosr  dwell  within  the  humble  mind; 
Such  ever  bring  thee  where  they  come, 
And  going,  take  thee  to  their  home. 

1     3  Great  shepherd  ot  thy  chosen  few, 
Thy  former  mercies  here  renew; 
Here,  to  our  waiting  hearts,  proclaim 
The  sweetness  of  thy  saving  name. 

78  7s. 

A  Blessing  humbly  requested, 
1  Lord,  we  come  before  the  now; 
At  thy  feet  we  humbly  bow; 
Oh  do  not  our  suit  disdain  : 
Shall  we  seek  thee,  Lord,  in  vain? 


2  Lord,  on  thee  our  souls  depend; 
In  compassion  now  descend; 

F.ll  our  hearts  with  thy  rich  grace; 
Tune  our  lips  to  sing  thy  praise. 

3  In  thine  own  appointed  way 
Now  we  seek  thee;  here  we  stay; 
Lord,  from  hence  we  would  not  go, 
Till  a  blessing  thou  bestow. 

4  Comfort  those  who  weep  and  mourn  ; 
Let  the  time  of  joy  return; 

Those  that  are  cast  down,  lift  up: 
Make  them  strong  in  faith  and  hope, 

5  Grant  that  all  may  seek  and  find 
Thee  a  God  supremely  kind; 
Heal  the  sick  ;  the  captive  free; 
Let  us  all  rejoice  in  thee. 


79 


S.  M. 

The  Lord  revecded. 


14 


1  Jesus,  we  look  to  thee, 

Thy  promised  presence  claim  ; 
Thou  in  the  midst  of  us  wilt  be, 
Assembled  in  thy  name. 

2  Thy  name  salvation  is, 

Which  here  we  come  to  prove: 
Thy  name  is  life,  and  health,  and  peace, 
And  everlasting  love. 

3  We  meet  the  grace  to  take, 

Which  thou  hast  freely  given  : 
Wt  meet  on  earth  for  thy  dear  sake, 
That  we  may  meet  in  heaven. 

4  Oh,  may  thy  quickening  voice 

The  death  of  sin  remove; 
And  bid  our  inmost  souls  rejoice, 
In  hope  of  perfect  love. 


68 


SO  C.    M. 

God  resorted  to  in  Trouble. 

1  The  Lord  of  glory  is  my  light, 

And  my  salvation,  too; 
God  is  my  strength,  nor  will  I  fear 
What  all  my  foes  can  do. 

2  One  privilege  my  heart  d<  sires, 

Oh,  grant  me  an  abode 
Among  the  churches  of  thy  saints, 
The  temples  of  my  God  ! 

3  There  shall  I  offer  my  requests, 

And  see  thy  beauty  still : 
Shall  hear  thy  messages  of  love, 
And  there  inquire  thy  will. 

4  When  troubles  rise,  and  storms  appear, 

There  may  his  children  hide; 
God  has  a  strong  pavilion,  where 
He  make-  my  soul  abide. 


MOKNING. 


21 


5  Now  shall  my  head  he  lifted  high 
Above  my  foes  around; 
And  songs  of  joy  and  victory 
Withiu  thy  temple  sound. 

81  8s,  7s,  &  4.  B0 

Prayer  for  the  Spirit. 

1  Come,  thou  soul-transforming  Spirit, 

Bless  the  sower  and  tin-  sevd ; 
Let  each  heart  thy  grace  inherit;       « 
Raise  the  weak,  the  hungry  feed; 

From  the  gospel 
Now  supply  thy  people's  need. 

2  Oh.  may  all  enjoy  the  blessing 

Which  thy  word  's  designed  to  give; 
Let  us  all,  thy  love  possessing, 
Joyfully  the  truth  receive, 

And  forever 
To  thy  praise  and  glory  live. 


82 


L.  M. 


C3 


After  Sermon. 

1  Almighty  Father,  bless  the  word. 
Which  through  thy  grace  we  now  have  heard  ; 
Oh,  may  the  precious  seed  take  root. 
Spring  up,  and  bear  abundant  fruit. 

2  We  praise  thee  for  the  means  of  grace, 
Thus  in  thy  courts  to  seek  thy  face; 
Grant,  Lord,  that  we  who  worship  here, 
May  all,  at  length,  in  heaven  appear. 

83  L.  M.  ir 

The  Indwelling  of  God  desired. 

1  Come,  gracious  Lord,  descend  and  dwell, 

By  faith  and  love,  in  every  breast; 

Then  shall  we  know  and  taste  and  feel 

The  joys  that  cannot  be  expressed. 

2  Come,  fill  our  hearts  with  inward  strength, 

Make  our  enlarged  souls  posses*. 
An<i  learn  the  height  and  breadth  and  leugth 
Of  thine  eternal  love  and  grace. 

3  Now  to  the  God  whose  power  can  do 

•More  than  our  thought*  and  wishes  know 
Be  everlasting  honors  done, 
By  ail  the  church.through  Christ.his  Son. 


84 


8s,  7s,  &  4. 

Dismission. 


80 


1  Lord,  dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing; 
Fill  our  hearts  with  joy  and  peace; 
Let  us  each,  thy  love  possessing, 
Triumph  in  redeeming  grace: 

Oh,  refresh  us. 
Travelling  through  this  wilderness. 
4  Thanks  we  give,  and  adoration, 
For  thy  gospel's  joyful  sound; 
May  the  fruits  of  thy  salvation 
Iu  our  hearts  and  lives  abound; 

May  thy  presence 
With  us  evermore  be  found. 


3  Then,  whene'er  the  signal  's  given 
Us  from  earth  to  call  away. 
Borne  on  angels'  wings  to  heaven,— 
Glad  the  summons  to  obey,— 

May  we  ever 
lioign  with  Christ  iu  endlesa  day. 


85 


L.  M. 


Dismission. 

1  Dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing.  Lord; 
Help  us  to  feed  upon  thy  word; 

All  that  has  been  amiss  forgive. 
And  let  thy  truth  within  us  live. 

2  Though  we  are  guilty,  thou  art  good  ; 
Wash  all  our  works  in  Jesus'  blood; 
Give  every  burdened  soul  release, 
Aud  bid  us  all  depart  in  peace. 


MORNING. 

L.  M. 


8G 

A  Morning  Invocation, 

1  Awake,  my  soul,  and  with  the  sun 
Thy  daily  stage  of  duty  run  ; 
Shake  off  dull  sloth,  and  joyful  rise 
To  pay  thy  morning  sacrifice. 

2  Glory  to  thee,  who  safe  hast  kept. 
And  hast  refreshed  me  while  I  slept ; 
Grant,  Lord. when  I  from  death  shall  wake, 
I  may  of  endlesa  life  partake. 

3  Lord.  I  to  thee  my  tows  renew; 
Dispel  my  sins  as  morning  dew; 

Guard  my  first  springs  of  thought  and  will, 
And  with  thyself  my  spirit  fill 

4  Direct,  control,  suggest  this  day, 
All  I  design  or  do  or  say. 
That  all  my  powers,  with  true  delight. 
In  thy  sole  glory  may  unite. 


87 


e  glory  may  unite. 

L.  M. 


The  Morning  Hymn. 

1  God  of  the  morning,  at  thy  voice. 

The  cheerful  sun  makes  haste  to  rise 
And  like  a  giant  doth  rejoice 
To  run  his  journey  through  the  skies, 

2  Oh.  like  the  sun  may  T  fulfil 

Tli'  appointed  duties  of  the  day; 
With  ready  mind  and  active  will 
March  on  aud  keep  my  heavenly  way. 

3  Give  me  thy  counsels  for  my  guide, 

And  then  receive  me  to  thy  bliss: 
All  my  desires  and  hopes  betide 
Are  faint  and  cold  compared  with  this. 


•WORSHIP. 


88  L.  M.  6l.  8g 

Looking  unto  Jesiu. 

1  "When,  streaming  from  the  eastern  skies, 
The  morning  light  salutes  mine  eyes, 

0  Sun  of  righteousness  divine. 
On  me  with  beams  of  mercy  shine  ! 
Oh  !  chase  the  clouds  of  guilt  away, 
And  turn  my  darkness  into  day. 

2  And  when  to  heaven's  all-glorious  King 
My  morning  sacrifice  I  bring, 

And,  mourning  o'er  my  guilt  and  shame, 
Ask  mercy  in  my  Saviour's  name; 
Then,  Jesus,  cleanse  me  with  thy  blood, 
And  be  my  advocate  with  God. 

3  When  each  day's  scenes  and  labors  close, 
And  wearied  nature  seeks  repose, 

With  pardoning  mercy  richly  blest, 
Guard  me,  my  Saviour,  while  I  rest; 
And,  as  each  morning  sun  shall  rise. 
Oh,  lead  me  onward  to  the  skies  1 

4  And  at  my  life's  last  setting  sun, 
My  conflicts  o'er,  my  labors  done, 
Jesus,  thy  heavenly  radiance  shed, 
To  cheer  and  bless  my  dying  bed ; 

And  from  death's  gloom  my  spirit  raise, 
To  see  thy  face  and  sing  thy  praise. 

89  C.  M.  85 

God's  Goodness  acknowledged. 

1  Once  more,  my  soul,  the  rising  day 

Salutes  thy  waking  eyes; 
Once  more,  my  voice,  thy  tribute  pay 
To  him  who  rules  the  skies. 

2  Nierht  unto  night  his  name  repeats; 

The  day  renews  the  sound, 
Wide  as  the  heavens  on  which  he  sits. 
To  turn  the  seasons  round. 

3  'Tis  lie  supports  my  mortal  frame, 

My  tongue  shall  speak  his  praise 
My  sins  would  rouse  his  wrath  to  flame, 
And  yet  his  wrath  delays. 

4  Groat  God.  let  all  my  hours  be  thine. 

While  I  enjoy  the  light: 
Then  shall  my  sun  in  smiles  decline, 
And  bring  a  peaceful  night. 


90 


L.  M 


83 


New  daily  Mercies. 

1  New  every  morning  is  the  love 
Our  wakening  and  uprising  prove: 
Through  sleep  and  darkness  safely  brought, 
Restored  to  life  and  power  and  thought. 

2  New  mercies,  each  returning  day, 
Hover  around  us  while  we  pray ; 
New  perils  past,  new  sins  forgiven. 

New  thoughts  of  God,  new  hopes  of  heaven. 


3  Old  friends,  old  scenes,  will  lovelier  be, 
As  more  of  heaven  in  each  we  set-; 
Some  softening  gleam  of  love  and  prayer 
Shall  dawn  on  every  cross  and  care, 

4  Only,  0  Lord,  in  thy  dear  love, 
Fit  us  for  perfect  rest  above, 
And  keep  us  this,  and  every  day. 
To  live  more  nearly  as  we  pray. 


91 


CM. 


Keep  us,  0  Lord,  this  Day. 

1  Now  that  the  sun  is  beaming  bright. 

Once  more  to  God  we  pray, 
That  he,  the  uncreated  Light, 
May  guide  our  souls  this  day. 

2  No  sinful  word,  nor  deed  of  wrong, 

Nor  thoughts  that  idly  rove, 
But  simple  truth  be  on  our  tongue. 
And  in  our  hearts  be  love. 

3  And  while  the  hours  in  order  flow, 

O  Christ,  securely  fence 
Our  gates  beleaguer' d  by  the  foe, 
The  gate  of  every  sense. 

4  And  grant  that  to  thine  honor,  Lord, 

Our  daily  toil  may  tend ; 
That  we  bogin  it  at  thy  word, 
And  in  thy  favor  end. 


92 


L.  M. 


u:i 


Morning  Prayer  to  Clirist. 

1  0  Jesus,  Lord  of  heavenly  grace, 
Thou  Brightness  of  thy  Father's  face, 
Thou  Fountain  of  eternal  light, 

Whose  beams  disperse  the  shades  of  night ! 

2  Come,  holy  Sun  of  heavenly  love, 
Send  down  thy  radiance  from  above; 
And  to  our  inmost  hearts  convey 
The  Holy  Spirit's  cloudless  ray. 

3  Oh,  hallowed  thus  be  every  day  | 
Let  meekness  be  our  morning  ray. 
And  faithful  love  our  noonday  light. 
And  hope  our  sunset,  calm  and  bright 

4  0  Christ,  with  each  returning  morn, 
Thine  image  to  our  hearts  is  borne: 
Oh,  may  we  ever  clearly  see 

Our  Saviour  and  our  God  in  thee ! 


EVENING. 

CM. 


93 

Delight  in  Evening  Devotions. 
1  I  love  to  steal  awhile  away 
From  every  cumbering  care, 
And  spend  the  hours  of  setting  day 
In  humble,  grateful  prayer. 


KVEXING. 


23 


2  I  love  in  solitude  lo  shed 
The  penitential  tear, 
And  all  his  promises  to  plead 
When  none  but  God  can  hear. 

2.  I  love  to  think  on  mercies  pa.st 
And  future  good  implore, 
An. I  all  my  caret  an<l  nil  I  (Mil  cast 
On  him  whom  I  adore. 

4  I  love  by  faith  to  take  a  view 

Of  brighter  scenes  In  heaven; 
Th^  prospect  doth  my  strength  renew, 

While  here  by  tempests  driven. 

5  Thus,  when  life's  toilsome  day  is  o'er, 

May  its  departing  ray 
Be  calm  a<  tins  impressive  hour, 
And.lead  to  endless  day. 


3  Re  near  to  bless  me  when  I  wake, 
Ere  through  the  world  my  way  I  take; 
Abide  with  me  till  in  thy  lore 
1  lose  myself  in  heaven  above. 


97 


CM. 


94 


L.  M. 


Grateful  Acknowledgment. 

1  My  God,  how  endless  is  thy  lore  I 

Thy  gifts  are  every  evening  new; 
And  morning  mercies  from  above 
Gently  distil  like  early  dew. 

2  Thou  spread'st  the  curtains  of  the  night, 

Great  Guardian  of  my  sleeping  hour- : 
Thy  sovereign  word  restores  the  li.-rhr. 
And  quickens  all  my  drowsy  power*. 

3  I  yield  my  powers  to  thy  command ; 

To  thee  I  consecrate  my  days; 
Perpetual  blessing*  from  thy  hand 
Demand  perpetual  songs  of  praii  -. 

95  7s.  8! 

Prayer  at  Eventide. 

1  Softly  now  the  light  of  day 
Fades  upon  my  sight  away; 
Free  from  care,  from  labor  free, 
Lord,  I  would  commune  with  thee  ! 

2  Thou  whose  all-pervading  eye 
Naught  escapes,  without,  within, 
Pardon  each  infirmity, 

Open  fault,  and  secret  sin. 

3  Soon  for  me  the  light  of  day 
Shall  forerer  pa-s  away; 
Tlif-n,  from  sin  and  sorrow  fr^e, 
Take  me,  Lord,  to  dwell  with  thee  ! 


98 


Evening  Devotion. 

1  Now,  from  the  altar  of  our  hearts. 

Let  holy  iucenae  rise : 

aa,  Lord,  to  offer  up 
Our  evening  sacrifice. 

2  Minutes  and  mercies  multiplied 

Have  made  up  all  this  day  : 
Bfinntes  came  quick,  bnt  mercies  were 
Hon  swift  and  free  than  they. 

?.  MeW  time,  new  favor,  and  new  joys, 
Do  a  new  song  require  : 
Till  we  shall  pr;ii<*-  thee  as  we  would. 
Accept  our  hearts'  desire. 

L.  M. 

Eveniuf  Reflection*. 

1  Thus  far  the  Lord  has  led  me  on  : 

Thus  far  his  power  prolongs  my  day* ; 
am  1  every  evening  shall  make  known 
Bosae  fresh  memorial  of  his  grace. 

2  Much  of  my  time  has  run  to  waste. 

And  I   perhaps,  am  near  my  home; 
Bnt  he  forgives  my  follies  past; 
lie  gives  me  strength  for  days  to  come. 

3  I  lay  my  body  down  to  sleep; 

Peace  is  the  pillow  for  my  head ; 
While  well-appointed  angels  keep 
Their  watchful  stations  round  my  bed. 

4  Thus,  when  the  night  of  deah  shall  come. 

My  flesh  shall  rest  beneath  ih  •  ground. 
And  wait  thy  voice  to  break  my  tomb, 
With  sweet  salvation  in  the  sound. 


99 


L.  M. 

Trusting  God. 


96 


L.  M. 

Abide  trith  me. 


1  Sun  of  my  soul,  thou  Saviour  dear, 
It  is  not  night  if  thou  be  near: 
Oh,  may  no  earth-born  cloud  arise 
To  hide  thee  from  thy  servant's  eyes  ! 

When  poft  the  dews  of  kindly  sleep 
My  wearied  eyelids  gently  steep, 
Be  my  last  thought,  how  sweet  to  rest 
Forever  on  my  Saviour's  breast ! 


1  Glory  to  thee,  my  God.  this  night, 
For  all  the  blessings  of  the  light: 
Keep  me,  oh,  keep  see.  King  of  kin_-«. 
Beneath  the  shadow  of  thy  wings. 

2  Forgive  me.  Lord,  for  thy  d<-ar  &  n. 
The  ills  which  I  this  day  have  d 

That  with  the  world,  myself,  and  thee, 
I,  ere  I  sleep,  at  peace  may  be. 

3  Teach,  me  to  live  that  I  may  dread 
The  grave  as  little  as  my  bt  -1 ; 
Teach  me  to  die  that  so  I  may 
With  joy  behold  the  judgment  day. 

4  Be  thou  my  Guardian  while  I  sleep; 
t      Thy  watchful  station  near  me  keep; 

My  heart  with  love  celestial  fill. 
!      And  guard  me  from  th'  approach  of  ill. 


24 


GOD. 


GOT). 


PERFECTIONS. 
100  C.    M. 

Eternity  of  God. 

1  Through  endless  years  thou  art  the  same, 

0  thou  eternal  God! 
Ages  to  come  shall  know  thy  name, 
And  tell  thy  works  abroad. 

2  The  strong  foundations  of  the  earth 

Of  old  by  thee  were  laid; 
By  rnec  the  beauteous  arch  of  heaven 

With  matchless  skill  was  made. 
2  Soon  shall  this  goodly  frame  of  things, 

Formed  by  thy  powerful  hand, 
Be,  like  a  vesture,  laid  aside. 

And  changed  at  thy  command. 
4  But  thy  perfections,  all  divine, 

Eternal  as  thy  days, 
Through  everlasting  ages  shine, 

"With  undiminished  rays. 


101 


C.  M. 


49 


Infinitude  of  God. 
\  Great  God,  how  infinite  art  thou  ! 
"What  worthless  worms  are  we  ! 
Let  all  the  race  of  creatures  bow, 
And  pay  their  praise  to  thee. 

2  Thy  throne  eternal  ages  stood, 

Ere  seas  or  stars  were  made: 
Thou  art  the  ever-living  God, 
Were  all  the  nations  dead. 

3  Eternity,  with  all  its  years, 

Stands  present  in  thy  view; 
To  thee  there's  nothing  old  appears; 
Great  God,  there's  nothing  new. 

4  Our  lives  through  various  scenes  are  drawn, 

And  vexed  with  trifling  cares. 
While  thine  eternal  thought  moves  on 
Thine  undisturbed  affairs. 

5  Great  God.  how  infinite  art  thou  ! 

What  worthless  worms  are  we  ! 
Let  all  the  race  of  creatures  bow, 
And  pay  their  praise  to  thee. 


102 


C.  M. 


TO 


Kindness  of  God. 

1  What  shall  I  render  to  my  God, 

For  all  his  kindness  shown  ? 
My  feet  shall  visit  thine  abode, 
My  songs  address  thy  throne. 

2  Among  the  saints  who  fill  thy  house, 

My  offering  shall  be  paid; 
There  shall  my  zeal  perform  the  vows 
My  soul  in  anguish  made. 


3  How  much  is  mercy  thy  delight, 

Thou  ever-blessed  God  ! 
How  dear  thy  servants  in  thy  sight! 
How  precious  is  their  blood  ! 

4  How  happy  all  thy  servants  are  ! 

How  great  thy  grace  to  me  ! 
My  life,  which  thou  hast  made  thy  care. 
Lord,  I  devote  to  thee. 

5  Now  I  am  thine,— forever  thine,— 

Nor  shall  my  purpose  move; 
Thy  hand  hath  loosed  my  bonds  of  pain, 
And  bound  me  with  thy  love. 

6  Here  in  thy  courts  I  leave  my  vow, 

And  thy  rich  grace  record: 
Witness,  ye  saints,  who  hear  me  now, 
If  1  forsake  the  Lord. 


103 


C.  M. 


Omniscience. 
j      1  In  all  my  vast  concerns  with  thee. 
In  vain  my  soul  would  try 
To  shun  thy  presence  Lord,  or  flee 
The  notice  of  thine  eye. 

2  Thine  all-surrounding  sight  surveys 

My  rising  and  my  rest, 
My  public  walks,  my  private  ways, 
And  secrets  of  my  breast. 

3  My  thoughts  lie  open  to  the  Lord, 

Before  they're  formed  within  ; 
And  pre  my  lips  pronounce  the  word, 
He  knows  the  sense  I  mean. 

4  Oh.  wondrous  knowledge,  deep  and  high ! 

Where  can  a  creature  hio>  ? 
Within  thy  circling  arms  I  lie. 
Enclosed  on  every  side. 

5  So  let  thy  grace  surround  me  still, 

And  like  a  bulwark  prove. 
To  guard  my  soul  from  every  ill, 
Secured  by  sovereign  love. 


101 


L.  M. 


45 

Omniscience. 

1  Lord,  thou  hast  searched  and  seen  me  throurh  : 
Thine  eye  commands,  with  piercing  view, 
My  rising  and  my  resting  hours. 

My  heart  and  flesh,  with  all  their  powers. 

2  My  thoughts,  before  they  are  my  own, 
Are  to  my  God  distinctly  known  : 

He  knows  the  words  I  mean  to  speak, 
Ere  from  my  opening  lips  they  break. 

3  Within  thy  circling  power  I  stand; 
On  every  side  I  find  thy  hand: 
Awake,  asleep,  at  home,  abroad, 

I  am  surrounded  still  with  God. 


PERFECTIONS. 


*fl 


....d  ff rent . 
What  large  extent !  wlw\t  lofty  height ! 
My  soul,  with  all  the  powers  I  boast, 

II  in  the  boundless  prospect  lost. 
5  Oh*  may  these  thoughts  possess  my  breast, 
Where'er  I  rove,  where'er  1  rest ; 
N<>r  let  my  weaker  passions  dare 

Consent  to  sin,  for  God  is  there. 


105 


L.  M. 


47« 


God  irith  us  everytchtre. 

1  0  Lord,  how  full  of  sweet  content 
Our  vears  of  pilgrimage  are  spent  ! 
Where'er  we  dwell,  we  dwell  with  thee, 
In  heaven,  in  earth,  or  on  the  sea. 

2  To  us  remains  nor  place  nor  time  ; 
Our  country  is  in  every  clime  ; 

We  can  be  calm  and  free  from  caro 
On  any  shore,  since  God  is  there. 

3  While  place  we  seek,  or  place  we  shun, 
The  soul  finds  happiness  in  none: 

But  with  our  God  to  guide  our  way, 
'  Tis  equal  joy  to  go  or  stay. 

4  Could  we  be  cast  where  thou  art  not, 
That  were  indeed  a  dreadful  lot ; 
But  regions  none  remote  we  call, 
Secure  of  rinding  God  in  all. 


106 


L.  M. 


Omnipresence. 

1  Where  can  we  hide,  or  whither  fly, 
Lord,  to  escape  thy  piercing  eye? 
With  thee  it  is  not  day  and  night, 
But  darkness  shineth  as  the  light. 

2  Where'er  we  go,  whate'er  pursue, 
Our  ways  are  open  to  thy  view. 

Our  motives  rend,  our  thoughts  explored, 
Our  hearts  revealed  to  thee,  0  Lord. 

3  Is  there  throughout  all  worlds  one  spot, 
One  lonely  wild  where  thou  art  not  ? 
The  hosts  of  heaven  enjoy  thy  care. 
And  those  of  hell  know  thou  art  there. 

4  Awake,  asleep,  where  none  intrude, 
Or  '  midst  the  thronging  multitude, 
In  every  land,  on  every  sea. 

We  are  surrounded  still  with  thee. 

5  Search  ns.  O  God.  and  know  each  heart ; 
With  every  idol  aid  SB  part; 

Make  us  to  keep  thy  holy  ways. 
And  live  to  utter  forth  thy  praise. 


107 


C.  M. 


50 


God's  Condescension. 
1  0  thoo,  to  whom  all  creatures  bow 
Within  this  earthly  frame. 
Through  all  the  world,  how  creat  art  thou  ! 
How  glorious  is  thy  name! 
3 


2  When  heaven,  thy  glorious  work  on  high, 

Employe  my  wondering  sight,— 
The  moon,  that  nightly  rales  the  sky, 
With  stars  of  feebler  light,— 

3  Lord,  what  is  man.  that  thou  ghoulist  choose 

To  keep  him  In  thy  mind? 
Or  what  his  race, that  thou  shouldst  prow 
To  them  so  wondrous  kind. 

4  0  thou,  to  whom  all  creatures  bow 

Within  this  earthly  frame. 
Through  all  the  world,  how  great  art  thou! 
llow  glorious  is  thy  name  | 

108  L.  M.  6S 

God  searches  the  Ileart. 

1  Thouknow'st  me, Lord;  '  tis  thine  to  view 
Whate'er  I  am,  whate'er  I  do. 

When  up  1  rise,  when  down  I  lie, 
I  still  am  in  thine  awful  eye. 

2  My  inmost  thought,  my  lightest  \vord. 
By  thee  is  seen,  by  thee  is  heard. 

Thy  wonder-working  hand  1  find 
Around,  before  me,  and  behind, 

3  Where  from  thy  presence  could  I  flee? 
Where  find  a  refuge.  Lord,  from  thee? 
From  heaven  thou  shin's!  in  glory  down, 
And  hell  is  darkened  by  thy  frown. 

4  On  morning's  wings  beyond  the  sea 
I  lly.  but  cannot  fly  from  thee. 

I  parage  me  in  the  depths  of  ninht: 
One  look  from  thee  makes  darkness  light. 

5  Father  of  mercy,  God  of  grace. 

I  cannot,  would  not  shun  thy  face. 
No,  be  it  rather  mine  to  prove 
An  Omnipresent  God  of  love. 

109  C.  M.  65 

Loving -kindness  of  the  Lord. 

1  Ye  humble  souls,  approach  your  God 

With  songs  of  sacred  praise; 
For  he  is  good,  supremely  good. 
And  kind  are  all  his  ways. 

2  All  nature  owns  his  guardian  care; 

In  him  we  live  and  move  ; 
But  nobler  benefits  declare 
The  wonders  of  his  love. 

3  He  gave  his  well-beloved  Son 

To  save  our  souls  from  sin  ; 
'  Tis  here  he  makes  his  goodness  known. 
And  proves  it  all  divine. 

4  To  this  sure  refuge.  Lord,  we  come, 

And  here  our  hope  relies; 
A  safe  defence,  a  peaceful  home, 
When  storms  of  trouble  rise. 

5  Thine  eye  beholds,  with  kind  regard, 

The  souls  who  tru*t  in  thee: 
Their  humble  hope  thou  wilt  reward 
With  bliss  divinely  free. 


26 


GOD. 


110  L.  M.  B1 

Infinite  Perfections  of  God. 

1  High  in  the  heavens,  eternal  God, 

Thy  goodness  in  roll  glory  shines: 
Thy  truth  Khali  break  through  every  cloud 
That  veils  and  darkens  thy  designs. 

2  Forever  firm  thy  justice  stands, 

As  mountains  their  foundations  keep; 
"Wise  are  the  wonders  of  thy  hands; 
Thy  judgments  are  a  mighty  deep. 

S    0   God,  how  excellent  thy  grace, 

Whence  all  our  hope  and  comfort  spring! 
The  sons  of  Adam,  in  distress. 
Fly  to  the  shadow  of  thy  wing. 

4  In  the  provisions  of  thy  house 

We  still  shall  find  a  sweet  repast; 
There  mercy,  like  a  river,  flows, 
And  brings  salvation  to  our  taste. 


113 


L.M. 


es 


111 


L.  M. 

God  of  all  Goodness. 


1  God  of  the  world  !  thy  glorie-j  shine, 
Through  earth  and  heaven,  with  rava  divine; 
Thy  smile  gives  beauty  to  the  flower, 
Thine  anger  to  the  tempest  power. 

2  God  of  our  lives  !  the  throbbing  heart 
Doth  at  thy  beck  its  action  start: 
Throbs  on,  obedient  to  thy  will, 

Or  ceases  at  thy  fatal  chill. 

3  God  of  eternal  life  !  thy  love 
Doth  every  stain  of  sin  remove; 

The  cross,  the  cross,— its  hallowed  light 
Shall  drive  from  earth  her  cheerless  night. 

4  God  of  all  goodness!  to  the  skies 
Our  hearts  in  grateful  anthems  rise; 
And  to  thy  service  shall  he  given 
The  rest  of  life,  the  whole  of  heaven. 


112 


CM. 


God  icorthy  of  all  Praise. 

1  Be  thou  exalted,  0  my  God, 

Above  the  heavens  where  angels  dwell ; 
Thy  power  on  earth  be  known  abroad, 
And  land  to  land  thy  wonders  tell. 
I 

2  3ry  heart  is  fixed;  my  song  shall  raise 

Immortal  honors  to  his  name; 
Awake,  my  tongue,  to  sound  his  prai<e, 
His  wondrous  goodness  to  proclaim. 

3  Hiffh  o'er  the  earth  his  mercy  reigns. 

And  reaches  to  the  utmost  sky; 
His  truth  to  endless  years  remains, 
When  lower  worlds  dissolve  and  die. 

4  Be  thou  exalted,  0  my  God, 

Above  the  heavens,  where  angels  dwell ; 
Thy  power  on  earth  be  known  abroad, 
And  land  to  land  thy  wonders  tell. 


114 


CM. 


48 


64 


God  our  Support. 

1  'Tis  faith  supports  my  feeble  soul 

In  times  of  deep  distress : 

"When  storms  arise  and  billows  roll, 
Great  God,  I  trust  thy  grace. 

2  Thy  powerful  hand  still  bears  me  up, 

Whatever  griefs  befall ; 
Thou  art  my  life,  my  joy,  my  hope, 
And  thou  my  all  in  all. 

%  Bereft  of  friends,  beset  with  foes, 

With  dangers  all  around. 

To  thee  I  all  my  fears  disclose; 

In  thee  my  help  is  found. 

4  In  every  want,  in  eVery  strait, 
To  thee  alone  I  fly. 
When  other  comforters  depart, 
Thou  art  forever  nigh. 


Goodness  of  God. 

1  Thy  goodness,  Lord,  our  souls  confess; 

Thy  goodness  we  adore; 
A  spring  whose  blessings  never  fail, 
A  sea  without  a  shore. 

2  Sun,  moon,  and  stars  thy  love  declare, 

In  every  golden  ray; 
Love  draws  the  curtains  of  the  night. 
And  love  brings  back  the  day. 

3  Thv  bountv  every  season  crowns 

With  all  the  bliss  it  yields, 

With  joyful  clusters  loads  the  vines 
With  strengthening  grain  the  fields. 

4  But  chiefly,  thy  compassion,  Lord, 

Is  in  the  gospel  seen ; 
There,  like  a  sun,  thy  mercy  shines, 
Without  a  cloud  between. 

5  There  pardon,  peace,  and  holy  joy, 

Throueh  Jeans1  name  are  driven; 
II-'  on  the  crr>-^  was  lifted  high, 
That  we  might  reign  in  heaven. 


115 


CM. 

Gratitude. 


50 


1  When  all  thy  mercies,  0  my  God, 

My  rising  soul  surveys, 
Transported  with  the  view,  I'm  lost 
In  wonder,  love,  and  praise. 

2  Unnumbered  comforts  on  my  soul 

Thy  tender  care  bestowed, 
Bef  >re  my  infant  heart  conceived 
From  whom  those  comforts  flowed. 

3  When  in  the  slippery  paths  of  youth 

With  heedless  steps  I  ran. 
Thine  arm,  unseen,  conveyed  me  safe, 
And  led  me  up  to  man. 


PERFECTIONS. 


a 


4  Ten  tbotumnd  thousand  precious  gifts 
My  daily  thanks  eniploi  ; 
Nor  in  the  least  a  cheerful  heart, 

That  t;istes  those  gifts  with  joy. 

3  Through  every  period  of  my  life, 
T!iy  goodness  I'll  pursue; 

A n ■  1  after  death.  i:i  distant  worlds, 
The  glorious  theme  renew. 

t>  Through  nil  eternity,  to  tlieo  m 

A  gnitefni  song  I'll  raise: 
Bill,  <»h,  eternit\  's  loo  short 
To  utter  all  thy  praise. 

116  L.  M. 

Go(T$  Blessings  everywhere. 

1  There's  not  a  bird  with  lonely  nest. 
In  pathless  wood  or  mountain  crest. 

Nor  meaner  thing  which  d>><*s  not  share, 
O  God,  in  thy  continual  care. 

2  Each  barren  crag,  each  desert  rude, 
Holds  thee  within  its  solitude; 

And  thon  dost  bless  the  wanderer  there 
Who  makes  his  solitary  prayer. 

3  In  busy  mart  and  crowded  street. 
No  less  than  in  the  still  retreat. 
Thon,  Lord,  art  near,  our  souls  to  bless 
With  all  a  parent's  tenderness. 

■I  And  every  moment  still  doth  bring 
Thy  blessings  on.  its  loaded  wing; 
Widely  they  spread  through  earth  and  sky, 
Aud  last  to  all  eternity. 


118 


117 


C.  M. 

Our  Father. 


1  Father  of  mercies!  God  of  love! 

My  Father  and  my  God! 
I'll  sing  the  honors  of  thy  name 
And  spread  thy  praise  abroad. 

2  In  every  period  of  my  life 

Thy  thoughts  of  love  appear; 

Thy  mercies  gild  each  transient  scene, 
And  crown  each  passing  year, 

3  In  all  thy  mercies,  may  my  sonl 
.     A  Father's  bounty  see: 

Nor  let  the  sifts  thy  grace  bestows 
Estrange  my  heart  from  thee. 

4  Teach  me,  in  times  of  deep  distress, 

To  own  thy  hand.  <>  God! 
I  And  in  submissive  silence  learn 

The  lessons  of  thy  rod. 

ft  Through  every  period  of  my  life. 
Each  bright,  each  clouded  scene. 
Give  me  a  meek  and  humble  mind, 
Still  equal  and  serene. 


L.  M. 

Divine  Perfection*. 


4t» 


1  Th.*  Lord]  how  wondrous  are  his  ways! 

How  linn  his  truth!   how  large  his  grace! 

lb-  takes  his  mercy  for  his  throne, 

And  thence  he  makes  his  glories  known. 

2  N.>t  half  so  liigh  his  power  hath  spread 
The  starry  heavens  above  onr  head, 
As  his  rich  love  exceeds  onr  prais-. 
Exceeds  the  highest  hopes  we  rai*e. 

3  Not  half  so  far  has  nature  placed 
The  rising  morning  from  the  west, 
As  his  forgiving  grace  removes 
The  daily  guilt  of  those  he  loves. 

l  How  slowly  doth  his  wrath  arias  I 
On  swifter  wings  salvation  flies: 
Or,  if  he  lets  his  anger  bnrn. 
How  soon  his  frowns  to  pity  turn! 

:>  His  everlasting  love  is  sure 
To  all  his  saints,  and  shall  endure: 
From  a;,"*  to  age  his  truth  shall  reign, 
>.r  children's  children  hope  in  vain. 


119 


S,  M. 


72 


64 


'The  Mercy  of  Cr Oil. 

1  My  soul,  repeat  his  praise, 

Wh.»se  mercies  are  so  great, 
Whose  anger  is  so  slow  to  rise, 
£o  ready  to  abate. 

2  His  power  subdues  our  sins, 
\      And  his  forgiving  love, 

Far  as  the  east  is  from  the  west 
Doth  all  our  guilt  remove. 

3  High  as  the  heavens  are  raised 

Above  the  ground  we  tread, 
So  far  the  riches  <d'  his  grace 
Our  highest  thoughts  exceed. 

120  C.  M. 

Divine  Protection. 

1  0  God,  our  help  in  ages  past, 

Our  hope  for  years  to  come. 
Our  shelter  from  the  stormy  blast, 
And  our  eternal  home,— 

2  Beneath  the  shadow  of  thy  throna 

Thy  saints  have  dwelt  secure; 
Sufficient  is  thine  arm  alone. 
And  our  defence  is  sure. 

3  Before  the  hills  in  order  stood. 

Or  earth  received  her  frame. 
From  everlasting  thou  art  God; 

To  endless  years  the  same. 
■i  Thy  word  commands  our  flesh  to  dust,  — 

"  Return,  ye  sons  of  men  ; " 
All  nations  rose  from  earth  at  first. 

And  turn  to  earth  again. 
5  0  God,  our  help  in  ages  pa^t. 

Our  hope  for  years  to  come. 
Be    thou  our  guard  while  troubles  hist, 

And  our  eternal  home. 


28 


GOD. 


121 


L.  M. 


58 

Grateful  Praise. 

1  With  all  my  powers  of  heart  and  tongue, 
I'll  praise  my  Maker  in  my  song; 

|      Angels  shall  hear  the  notes  I  raise. 
Approve  the  song  and  join  the  praise. 

2  To  God  I  cried,  when  troubles  rose. 
He  heard  me,  and  subdued  my  foes ; 

|      He  did  my  rising  fears  control, 

And  strength  diffused  through  all  my  soul. 

3  Amid  a  thousand  snares  I  stand. 
Upheld  and  guarded  by  his  hand; 

j     11  is  words  my  fainting  soul  revive, 
I     And  keep  my  dying  faith  alive. 

4  I'll  sing  thy  truth  and  mercy,  Lord; 
,      I'll  sing  the  wonders  of  thy  word ; 

I      Not  all  the  works  and  names  below 
So  much  thy  power  and  glory  show. 


132 


L.  M. 

God's  Perfections. 


1  Thy  mercy,  Lord,  the  sinner's  hope, 

The  highest  orb  of  heaven  transcends: 
I      Thy  sacred  truth's  unmeasured  scope 
Through  all  eternity  extends. 

2  Thy  justice  like  the  hills  remains, 

Unfathomed  depths  thy  judgments  are, 
[     Thy  providence  the  world  sustains 
The  whole  creation  is  thy  care. 

3  Thy  saints  shall  to  thy  courts  be  led 

To  banquet  on  thy  love's  repast, 
And  drink,  as  from  a  fountain  head, 
Of  joys  that  shall  forever  last. 

4  The  streams  of  life  with  thee  abound; 

Thy  presence  is  eternal  day. 
Oh,  shower  thy  gifts  the  world  around, 
Thy  glorious  face  to  all  display. 


123 


C.  M. 


66 


Truth  and  Goodness  of  God. 

1  Faithful,  0  Lord,  thy  mercies  are, 

A  rock  that  cannot  move; 
A  thousand  promises  declare 
Thy  constancy  of  love. 

2  Thou  waitest  to  be  gracious  still ; 

Thou  dost  with  sinners  bear. 
That,  saved,  we  may  thy  goodness  feel, 
And  all  thy  grace  declare. 

3  Its  streams  the  whole  creation  reach, 

So  plenteous  is  the  store; 
Enough  for  all,  enough  for  each, 
Enough  for  evermore. 

4  Throughout  the  universe  it  reigns; 

It  stands  forever  sure; 
And  while  thy  truth,  O  God,  remains, 
Thy  goodness  shah  endure. 


124 


CM. 


6tf 


Praise  for  God's  Goodness. 

1  Sweet  is  the  memory  of  thy  grace, 

My  God,  my  heavenly  King; 
Let  age  to  age  thy  righteousness 
In  songs  of  glory  sing. 

2  God  reigns  on  high,  but  ne'er  confines 

His  goodness  to  the  skies; 
Through  all  the  earth  his  bounty  shines, 
And  every  want  supplies. 

3  How  kind  are  thy  compassions,  Lord! 

How  slow  thine  anger  moves ! 
But  soon  he  sends  his  pardoning  word, 
To  cheer  the  souls  he  loves. 

4  Sweet  is  the  memory  of  thy  grace, 

My  God,  my  heavenly  King; 
Let  age  to  age  thy  righteousness 
In  songs  of  glory  sing. 


125 


S.  M. 


The  Mercies  of  God. 

1  Oh,  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul; 

Let  all  within  me  join, 
And  aid  my  tongue  to  bless  his  name 
Whose  favors  are  divine. 

2  Oh,  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul , 

Nor  let  his  mercies  lie 
Forgotten  in  unthankful ness, 
And  without  praises  die. 

3  'Tis  he  forgives  thy  sinsj 

'Tis  he  relieves  thy  pain; 
'Tis  he  that  heals  thy  sicknesses, 
And  gives  thee  strength  again. 

4  He  crowns  thy  life  with  love, 

When  ransomed  from  the  grave ; 
He,  who  redeemed  my  soul  from  hell, 
Hath  sovereign  power  to  save. 


126 


S.  M. 


Divine  Compassion. 

1  The  pity  of  the  Lord, 

To  those  that  fear  his  name. 

Is  such  as  tender  parents  feel ; 

He  knows  our  feeble  frame. 

2  He  knows  we  are  but  dust, 

Scattered  with  every  breath; 
His  anger,  like  a  rising  wind, 
Can  send  us  swift  to  death. 

3  Our  days  are  as  the  grass, 

Or  like  the  morning  flower; 
When  blasting  winds  sweep  o'er  the  field. 
It  withers  in  an  hour. 

-i  But  thy  compassions.  Lord, 
1  o  endless  years  endure; 
Ami  children's  children  ever  find 
Thy  words  of  promise  sure. 


PERFECTIONS. 


2^ 


127 


C.  M. 


7t> 
God  protects  his  People. 

1  Through  ail  the  changing  scenes  of  life, 

In  trouble  and  in  joy. 
The  praises  of  my  G<h1  shall  still 
My  heart  and  tongue  employ. 

2  The  hosts  of  God  encamp  around 

The  dwelling!  of  the  just ;  « 

tR>n  he  affords  to  all 
Who  make  his  name  their  trust. 

3  Oh.  make  hut  trial  of  his  love! 

Experience  will  decide 
How  blest  are  they,  and  only  they, 
Who  in  his  truth  confide. 

4  Fear  him.  ye  saints,  and  you  will  then 

Hare  nothing  else  to  fear: 

Make  y<>u  his  set  vice  your  d<>lieht, 
He'll  make  your  wants  his  care. 


128 


L.  M. 


129 


C.  M. 

A  faithful  God. 


5  His  every  void  of  grace  \*  strong 

As  that  which  built  the  skb--; 
The  voice  tiiat  rolli  the  itan  along 
Speaks  all  the  promises. 

6  Oh,  might  I  h»*ar  his  heavenly  tongue 

Hut  whisper.  "  Thou  art  mine," 
The  gentle  frords  should  raise  my  son  ; 
To  notes  almost  divine. 

130  8s.  e* 

Otir  God  forever  and  ever. 

1  This  God  is  the  God  we  adore, 

our  faithful,  unchangeable  Friend, 

Whose  love  is  as  large  as  his  power, 
And  neither  knows  measure  nor  end. 

2  'Tis  Jesus  the  first  and  the  last, 

Whose  Spirit  shall  guide  us  safe  home  • 
WeTl  praise  him  for  all  that  i-  pa-<t. 
And  trust  him  for  all  that  '■  to  come. 


48 


131 


H.  M. 


60 


"Return  unto  thy  Rest,  0  my  Soul!" 
.  Return,  my  soul,  and  sweetly  real 
On  thy  almighty  Father's  breast; 
The  bounties  of  his  grace  adore. 
And  count  his  wondrous  mercies  o'er. 

2  Thy  mercy.  Lord,  preserved  my  breath. 
And  snatched  say  feinting  anal  from  death: 
BemoTed  say  sorrows,  dried  my  team, 

And  saved  me  from  surrounding  snares. 

3  What  shall  I  render  to  the  Lord ! 
Or  how  his  wondrous  grace  record? 
To  him  my  erateful  voice  I'll  raise. 
With  just  thanksgiving  to  his  praise. 

4  O  Zion,  in  thy  sacred  courts. 
Where  glory  dwells,  and  joy  resorts, 
To  notes  divine  I'll  tune  tfa 

And  praise  shall  flow  from  every  tongue. 


Faithfulness  of  God. 

1  The  promises  I  sing, 

Which  sovereign  mercy  spoke; 
}»or  will  th'  eternal  King 

His  words  of  praise  r.v.  .k-  : 
Th^y  stand  secure        !      Not  Zion'f  hill 
And  steadfast  still        j     Abides  so  sure. 

2  The  mountain^  melt  away, 

When  once  the  Judge  appears, 
And  sun  arid  moon  decay, 

That  measure  mortal  years; 
Put  still  the  same  The  promise shincc 

In  radiant  lines  |     Through  all  the  flam:. 

3  Th^ir  harmony  shall  sound 

Through  my  attentive  ears. 
When  thunders  clears  the  ground,' 

And  dissipate  the  spheres  : 
'Midst  all  the  shock    I     I  stand  ct-rene. 
Of  that  dread  scene     |      Thy  word  my  roc!'. 


n    132 


1  Begin,  my  tongue,  some  heavenly  theme, 

And  speak  some  boundless  thine.— 
The  mighty  works,  or  mightier  name, 
Of  our  eternal  King. 

2  T«dl  of  his  w  ndrous  faithfulness, 

And  sound  his  power  abroad  : 
Sine  of  the  glory  and  the  grace 
Of  our  Redeemer,  God. 

3  Proclaim  "salvation  from  the  Lord, 

For  wretched,  dying  seen  ;  n 
His  hand  Inscribed  the  sacred  word 
With  an  immortal  pen. 

4  Recorded  by  eternal  love, 

Each  promise  clearly  shines; 
Nor  can  the  powers  of  hell  remow 
Those  everlasting  lines. 


C.  M. 

Uoline*s  of  God. 


1  Holy  and  reverend  is  the  name 

( >t  c  ur  eternal  Kine: 
"  Thrice  holy  Lord,"  the  angels  cry; 
'*  Thrice  holy,"  let  us  sing. 

2  The  deepest  reverence  of  the  mind, 

Pay,  <»  my  soul,  to  God; 
Lift,  with  thy  hands,  a  holy  heart. 
To  his  sublime  abode. 

3  With  sacred  awe  pronounce  his  name, 

Whom  words  nor  thoughts  can  reach; 
A  contrite  heart  shall  please  him  more 
Than  noblest  forms  of  speech. 

4  Thou  holy  God.  preserve  my  soul 

From  all  pollution  free; 
The  pure  in  heart  are  thy  delight, 
And  they  thy  face  shall  see. 


133 


7s. 

Thou  only  art  holy. 


1  Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord, 

God  of  hosts,  in  heaven  adored, 
Earth  with  awe  has  heard  thy  name, 
Men  thy  majesty  proclaim. 

2  Just  and  true  are  all  thy  ways, 
Great  thy  works  above  our  praise; 
Humbled  in  the  dust,  we  own, 
Thou  art  holy,  thou  alone. 

3  In  thy  sight,  the  angel  band 
Justly  charged  with  folly  stand; 
Holiest  deeds  of  mortals  lie 
Meritless  before  thine  eye. 

4  How  shall  sinners  worship  thee, 
God  of  spotless  purity  ? 

To  thy  grace  all  hope  we  owe: 
Thine  own  righteousness  bestow. 


134 


7s. 

Holiness  of  God. 


1  Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord 

God  of  hosts!  when  heaven  and  earth, 
Out  of  darkness,  at  thy  word 

Issued  into  glorious  birth, 
All  thy  works  before  thee  stood, 
And  thine  eye  beheld  them  good, 
While  they  sung  with  sweet  accord, 
Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord ! 

2  Holy,  holy,  holy!  thee, 

One  Jehovah  evermore, 
Father,  Son.  and  Spirit!  we. 

Dust  and  ashes,  would  adore ; 
Lightly  by  the  world  esteemed, 
From  that  world  by  thee  redeemed, 
Sing  we  here  with  glad  accord, 
Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord! 

3  Holy,  holy,  holy !  all 

Heaven's  triumphant  choir  shall  sing, 
While  the  ransomed  nations  fall 

At  the  footstool  of  their  King: 
Then  shall  saints  and  seraphim, 
Harps  and  voices  swell  one  hymn, 
Blending  in  sublime  accord, 
Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord! 


135 


C.  P.  M. 


59 

The  Love  of  God. 

My  God,  thy  boundless  love  I  praise: 
How  bright,  on  high,  its  glories  blaze  ! 

How  sweetly  bloom  below  ! 
Its  streams  from  thine  eternal  throne; 
Through  heaven  its  joys  forever  run, 

And  o'er  the  earth  they  flow. 


2  But  in  the  gospel  it  appears 
In  sweeter,  fairer  characters, 

And  charms  the  ravished  breast; 
There,  love  immortal  leaves  the  sky, 
To  wipe  the  drooping  mourner's  eye, 

And  give  the  weary  rest. 

3  Then  let  the  love  that  makes  me  blest, 
With  cheerful  praise  inspire  my  breast, 

And  ardent  gratitude ; 
And  all  my  thoughts  and  passions  tend 
To  thee,  my  Father  and  my  Friend, . 

My  soul's  eternal  good. 


136 


C.  M. 


Herein  is  Love. 

1  My  God,  how  wonderful  thou  art, 

Thy  majesty  how  bright! 
How  glorious  is  thy  mercy  seat, 
In  depths  of  burning  light! 

2  Yet  I  may  love  thee  too,  0  Lord, 

Almighty  as  thou  art; 
For  thou  hast  stooped  to  ask  of  me 
The  love  of  my  poor  heart. 

3  No  earthly  father  loves  like  thee, 

No  mother  half  so  mild 
Bears  and  forbears,  as  thou  hast  done 
With  me,  thy  sinful  child. 

4  My  God,  how  wonderful  thou  art, 

Thou  everlasting  Friend! 
On  thee  I  stay  my  trusting  heart, 
Till  faith  in  vision  end. 


137 


C.  P.  M. 


59 


The  Love  of  God. 

1  Oh,  wondrous,  vast,  surpassing  love, 
The  theme  of  heavenly  hosts  ahove, 

And  of  the  saints  below  ! 
We  only  know  in  part  while  here; 
But  when  in  glory  we  appear, 

Then  shall  we  fully  know. 

2  It  is  a  mystery  divine 

Where  justice,  mercy,  truth,  combine 

God's  glory  to  display  ! 
His  righteousness  is  satisfied, 
Since  Christ  for  us  in  love  hath  died, 
And  borne  our  curse  away. 

3  'Midst  all  the  changing  scenes  around, 
In  this  no  change  can  e'er  be  found, 

For  God  himself  is  love. 
Though  earthly  things  shall  all  decay, 
And  heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away, 

Yet  this  shall  ne'er  remove. 

4  Once  loved  in  Christ,  forever  loved  ! 
God's  counsel'd  purpo  e  stands  unmov'd, 

Eternally  the  same: 
And  when  we  ehango  this  house  of  clay, 
We  shall  throughout  eternal  day 

God's  endless  love  proclaim  ! 


PERFECTIONS. 


31 


138  L.  M.  45 

Xol  that  ice  loved  God,  but  that  he  loved  us. 

1  Ere  earth's  foundations  yet  were  laid, 

Mr  heaven's  lair  roof  waa  ipread  abroad ; 
Ere  man  ■  living  soul  was  made, 
Love  stirred  within  the  heart  of  God. 

2  Thv  loving  counsel  gave  to  me 

True  life  in  Christ,  thy  onh  Son.  • 

Whom  thou  hast  made  my  way  to  thee. 
From  whom  all  grace  tlows  ever  down. 

3  I  am  not  worthy.  Lord,  that  thou 

Shouldst  such  compassion  on  me  show; 
That  he  who  made  the  world  should  bow 
To  cheer  with  love  a  wretch  so  low. 

4  Could  I  but  honor  thee  aright. 

Nobl€  and  sweet  my  soiii;  should  be; 

.:  tn  an. I  heaven  >houM  lean  itiy  might, 
And  what  my  God  hath  done  for  me. 

139  L.  M. 

GoiVi  Love  revealed  by  Christ. 

1  0  spotless  Lamb  of  God.  in  thee 
The  Father's  holiness  we  sec: 

And  with  delight  thy  children  trace 
In  thee  his  wondrous  love  and  grace. 

2  For  thou  didst  leave  thy  throne  above, 
To  teach  us  that  our  "  God  is  lore  ;  " 
And  now  we  see  his  glory  shine 

In  every  word  and  deed  of  thine. 

3  When  we  behold  thee.  Lamb  of  God, 
Beneath  our  sins'  tremendous  load, 
Expiring  on  th'  accursed  tree. 

How  great  our  guilt,  with  grief  we  see  .' 

4  There  we  with  joy  thy  grace  behold. 
Its  height  and  depth  can  ne'er  be  told  ! 
It  bursts  OUT  chains  ami  sets  us  free. 
And  sweetly  draws  our  souls  to  thee  ! 


1141  L.  M. 

He  ltd  them  forth  by  the  right  Way. 

1  Give  thanks  to  God;  ho  reigns  above; 

Kind  are  his  thoughts,  his  name  is  love; 
Hia  m<  ivy  agei  past  have  known, 
And  ages  long  to  come  shall  own. 

2  From  ago  to  ago  exalt  his  name; 
God  and  but  grace  are  still  the  same; 
He  fills  the  hungry  soul  with  food. 
And  feeds  the  poor  with  ever)  good. 

3  He  feeds  and  clothes  us  all  the  way. 
He  guides  our  footsteps,  tot  we  stray, 
11.-  guarda  na  with  a  powerful  hand, 
And  brings  us  to  the  heavenly  land. 

4  Oh.  let  the  saints  with  joy  record 
The  truth  and  goodness  of  the  Lord; 

11   w  great  his  works!  now  kind  liia  ways; 

Let  every  tongue  pronounce  his  praise. 


M 


140 


C.  M. 


43 


God  k  Love. 

1  Come,  ye  that  know  and  fear  the  Lord, 

And  raise  your  souls  above; 
Let  every  heart  and  voice  accord 
To  sing  that  God  is  love. 

2  This  precious  truth  his  word  declares, 

And  all  his  mercies  prove: 
While  Christ,  th'  atoning  Lamb,  appears, 
To  show  that  God  is  love. 

3  Behold,  his  loving  kindness  wait3 

For  those  who  from  him  rove. 
An  I  calls  of  mercy  reach  their  hearts, 
To  teach  them  God  is  love. 

4  Oh.  may  we  all.  while  here  below. 

This  best  of  blessings  prove: 
Till  warmer  hearts,  in  brighter  worlds, 
Shall  shout  that  God  is  love. 


142 


8s4 


i  s. 


61 


God  if  Love. 

1  God  is  love:  his  mercy  brightens 

All  the  pith  in  which  we  rove; 
B  :-n  he  stakes,  and  woe  he  lightens, 
God  is  wisdom,  God  is  love. 

2  Death  and  change  are  busy  ever, 

Man  decays  and  ages  move; 

But  his  mercy  wanOXb  never: 

God  is  wisdom,  God  is  love. 

3  E'en  the  hour  that  darkest  seenieth 

Will  his  changeless  goodness  prove; 

From  the  k1o.mii  his  brifSUKM  streaumu  : 
God  is  wisdom,  God  is  love. 

i  lie  with  earthly  cares  entwineth 
Hope  and  comfort  from  above; 
Everywhere  his  glory  ihineth; 
God  is  wisdom,  God  is  love. 


143 


L.  M. 


4(1 


God'$  Love  seen  in  Christ. 

1  0  love  of  God,  how  strong  and  true ! 
Eternal,  and  yet  ever  nev\  ; 
I'ncomprehended  and  unbought. 

Beyond  all  knowledge  and  all  thought. 

2  We  read  thee  best  in  him  who  came 
To  bear  for  us  the  cross  of  shame  ; 
Bent  by  the  Father  from  on  high, 
Our  life  to  live,  our  death  to  die. 

3  We  read  thy  power  to  bless  and  save, 
F'eu  in  the  darkness  of  the  grave; 
Still  more  in  resurrection  light. 

Wo  read  the  fulness  of  thy  might. 

4  0  lore  of  God.  our  shield  and  stay. 
Through  all  the  perils  of  our  way, 
Etemal  love,  in  thee  we  re^t, 
Forever  safe,  forever  blest ! 


32 


GOD. 


CREATING. 


1M  L.  M.  57 

The  Heavens  declare  GocVs  Glory. 

1  The  spacious  firmament  on  high, 
With  all  the  blue  ethereal  sky. 

And  spangled  heavens,  a  shining  frame, 
Their  great  original  proclaim. 

2  Th'  unwearied  sun,  from  day  to  day, 
Does  his  Creator's  power  display, 
And  publishes  to  every  land 

The  work  of  an  Almighty  hand. 

3  Soon  as  the  evening  shades  prevail, 
The  moon  takes  up  the  wondrous  tale, 
And  nightly  to  the  listening  earth 
Repeats  the  story  of  her  birth ;  — 

4  While  all  the  stars  that  round  her  burn, 
And  all  the  planets  in  their  turn, 
Confirm  the  tidings  as  they  roll, 

And  spread  the  truth  from  pole  to  pole. 

5  What  though,  in  solemn  silence,  all 
Move  round  this  dark  terrestrial  ball  ? 
What  though  nor  real  voice  nor  sound 
Amid  their  radiant  orbs  be  found? 

6  In  reason's  ear  they  all  rejoice, 
And  utter  forth  a  glorious  voice; 
Forever  singing%as  tlicy  shine, 

"  The  hand  that  made  us  is  Divine." 

145  *         C.  M.  ri 

The  Creation  praises  God. 

1  Eternal  Wisdom,  thee  we  praise, 

Thee  the  creation  sings; 
With  thy  loved  name,  rocks,  hills,  and  seas, 
And  heaven's  high  palace  rings. 

2  How  wide  thy  hand  hath  spread  the  sky! 

How  glorious  to  behold  ! 
Tinged  with  a  blue  of  heavenly  dye, 
And  starred  with  sparkling  gold. 

3  Infinite  strength  and  equal  skill 

Shine  through  the  world  abroad, 
Our  souls  with  vast  amazement  fill, 
And  speak  the  builder,  God. 

146  C.  M.  79 

God  the  Builder  of  all  Things. 

I  sing  th'  almighty  power  of  God, 
That  made  the  mountains  rise. 

That  spread  the  flowing  seas  abroad, 
And  built  the  lofty  skies. 

2  I  sing  the  wisdom  that  ordained 
The  sun  to  rule  the  day; 
The  moon  shines  full  at  his  command, 
And  all  the  stars  obey. 


3  I  sing  the  goodness  of  the  Lord, 

That  filled  the  earth  with  tood ; 
He  formed  the  creatures  with  his  word. 
And  then  pronounced  them  good. 

4  There's  not  a  plant  or  flower  below 

But  makes  thy  glories  known; 
And  clouds  arise  and  tempests  blow, 
By. order  from  thy  throne. 

5  Creatures  that  borrow  life  from  thee 

Are  subject  to  thy  (are: 
There's  not  a  place  where  we  can  fleo, 
But  God  is  present  there. 

147  L.  M.  64 

0  Lord,  my  God,  thou  art  very  great. 

1  Great  is  the  Lord  !  what  tongue  can  frame 
An  honor  equal  to  his  name? 

How  awful  are  his  glorious  ways  ! 
The  Lord  is  dreadful  in  his  praise. 

2  Vast  are  thy  works,  Almighty  Lord; 
All  nature  rests  upon  thy  word  ; 
And  clouds  and  storms  and  fire  obey 
Thy  wise  and  all-controlling  sway. 

3  Thy  glory,  fearless  of  decline. 
Thy  glory.  Lord,  shall  ever  shine"; 
Thy  praise  shall  still  our  breath  employ, 
Till  we  shall  rise  to  endless  joy.     . 


148 


GOVERNING. 

H.  M. 


Perfections  of  God's  Government. 

1  The  Lord  Jehovah  reigns; 

His  throne  is  built  on  high; 
The  garments  he  assumes 
Are  light  and  majesty  ; 
His  glories  shine      I  No  mortal  eye 
With  beams  so  bright   |  Can  bear  the  sight. 

2  The  thunders  of  his  hand 

Keep  all  the  world  in  awe ; 
His  wrath  and  justice  stand 

To  guard  his  holy  law; 
And  where  his  love  I  His  truth  confirms 
Resolves  to  bless,     |  And  seals  the  grace. 

3  Through  all  his  ancient  works 

Surprising  wisdom  shines, 
Confounds  the  powers  of  hell, 

And  breaks  their  fell  designs: 
Strong  is  his  arm,  I  His  great  decrees. 
And  sliall  fulfil         |  His  sovereign  will. 

4  And  can  this  mighty  King 

Of  glory  condescend? 
And  will  he  write  his  name 

My  Father  and  my  Friend? 
I  love  his  name;       I  Join,  all  my  powers, 
I  love  his  word;        |  And  praise  the  Lord. 


GOVERNING. 


33 


51 


Ud  L.  M. 

The  Majesty  of  Jehovah. 

1  Kingdom*  an<l  throne*  to  God  belong; 
Crown  him,  ye  nations,  in  rmursoag: 
His  wosMirosji  name  and  power  rehearse; 

His  honors  shall  enrich  your  v. 

2  He  rules  and  thunders  through  the  sky; 
His  name,  Jehovah,  sounds  00  high: 
Prmioa  him  aloud,  ye  eons  <>f  gram; 

Ye  saints,  rejoice  before  his  face.  * 

3  God  is  our  shield,  our  joy,  our  rest ; 
God  is  our  King;  proclaim  him  blest: 
When  terrors  rise,  when  nations  hunt, 
He  u  the  strength  of  every  saint. 

150  L.  M.  68 

Rejoice,  for  the  Lord  reigneth. 

1  The  Lord  is  King;  lift  up  thy  voice, 
Q  earth,  and  all  ye  heaveni  rejoice! 
From  world  to  world  the  joy  shall  ring, 
The  Lord  Omnipotent  is  King  ! 

2  The  Lord  is  Kim?:  child  of  the  dust, 
The  Judge  of  all  the  earth  is  just : 
H>ly  and  true  are  all  his  ways: 

Let  every  creature  speak  his  praise. 

3  He  reigns:  ye  saints,  exalt  your  strains: 
Y'Mtr  God  is  Kine.  your  Father  reigns; 
And  he  is  at  the  Father's  side, 

The  Man  of  love,  the  Crucified. 

4  Tome  make  your  wants,  your  buMens  known, 
He  will  present  them' at  the  throne; 
And  angel  bands  are  waiting  there, 
His  messages  of  love  to  bear. 

5  Oh,  when  his  wisdom  can  mistake, 
His  might  decay,  his  love  forsake. 
Then  may  his  children  cease  to  siug, 
The  Lord  Omnipotent  is  King! 


151 


L.  M. 


52 

Perfections  of  God  combined  in  his  Government. 

1  Jehovah  reigns;  his  throne  is  high; 
His  robes  are  light  and  majesty  ; 

His  slory  shines  with  beams  so  bright, 
No  mortal  can  sustain  the  sight. 

2  His  terrors  keep  the  world  in  awe; 
His  justice  guards  his  holy  law; 
Hi*  love  reveals  a  smiling  face; 

His  truth  and  promise  seal  the  grace. 

3  Through  all  his  works  his  wisdom  shines, 
And  baffles  Satan's  deep  design*  ; 

His  power  is  sovereign  to  fulfil 
The  noblest  counsels  of  his  will. 

4  And  will  this  glorious  Lord  descend 
To  be  my  Father  and  my  Friend? 
Then  let  my  songs  with  angels'  join; 

Heaven  is  secure,  if  God  be  mine. 


152 


L.  M. 


52 


The  eternal  Throne  of  God, 

1  Jehovah  reigns:  he  dwells  in  light, 
Girded  With  majesty  and  might; 
The  world,  created  hy  his  hands. 
Still  on  its  firm  foundation  stands. 

2  But  ere  this  spacious  world  was  made, 
Or  had  its  first  foundation  laid, 

Thy  throne  eternal  aget  stood, 
Thyself  the  everdiving  God. 

3  Like  floods  the  angry  nations  rise, 
And  aim  their  rage  against  the  ikief : 

Vain  floods  that  aim  their  rage  so  high  ! 
At  thy  rehuke  the  hillows  die. 

\  Forerer  shall  his  throne  endure; 
His  promise  stand*  forever  sure; 
And  everlasting  holinesi 

Becomes  the  dwellings  of  his  grace. 


153 


C.  M. 


56 

Purposes  of  God  developed  by  his  Providence. 

1  God  moves  In  a  mysterious  way, 

His  wonders  to  perform; 
He  plants  his  footsteps  in  the  sea, 
And  rides  upon  the  storm. 

2  Ye  fearful  saints,  fresli  courage  take; 

The  clouds  ye  so  much  dread 
Are  big  with  mercy,  and  shall  break 
With  blessing  on  your  head. 

3  Judge  not  the  Lord  by  feeble  sense, 

But  trust  him  for  his  grace; 
Behind  a  frowning  providence 
He  hides  a  smiling  face. 

4  His  purposes  will  ripen  fast, 

Unfolding  every  hour; 
The  bud  may  have  a  bitter  taste, 
But  sweet  will  be  the  flower. 

5  Blind  unbelief  is  sure  to  err. 

And  Kan  his  work  in  vain; 
God  is  his  own  interpreter. 
And  he  will  make  it  plain. 


IU 


CM. 


Benevolence  of  God's  Decrees. 

1  Since  all  the  varying  scenes  of  time 

God's  watchful  eye  surveys. 
Oh.  who  so  wise  to  choose  our  lot, 
Or  to  appoint  our  ways ! 

2  Good,  when  he  gives, supremely  good; 

Nor  less  when  he  denies: 
Fen  crosses,  from  his  sovereign  hand, 
Are  blessings  in  disguise. 

3  Why  should  we  doubt  a  father's  love, 

Bo  constant  and  so  kind  ! 
To  his  unerring,  gracious  will 
Be  every  wish  resigned. 


34 


GOD. 


155  C.  M.  5 

God  our  Defence. 

1  No  clmnge  of  time  shall  ever  shock 

My  trust,  O  Lord,  in  thee; 
For  thou  hast  always  been  my  rock, 
A  sure  defence  to  me. 

2  Thou  our  deliverer  art,  0  God; 

Our  trust  is  in  thy  power; 
Thou  art  our  shield  from  foes  abroad. 
Our  safeguard  and  our  tower. 

3  To  thee  will  we  address  our  prayer, 

To  whom  all  praise  we  owe: 
Oh,  may  we,  by  thy  watchful  care, 
Be  saved  from  every  foe. 

4  Then  let  Jehovah  be  adored. 

On  whom  our  hopes  depend ; 
For  who,  except  the  mighty  Lord, 
His  people  can  defend  ? 


156 


L.  M. 


"  Tlte  Mysteries  of  Providence. 

1  Lord,  how  mysterious  are  thy  ways! 
How  blind  are  we!  how  mean  our  praise! 
Thy  steps,  can  mortal  eyes  explore? 

'Tis  ours  to  wonder  and  adore. 

2  Thy  deep  decrees  from  our  dim  sight 
Are  hid  in  shades  of  awful  night; 
Amid  the  lines,  with  curious  eye, 
Not  angel  minds  presume  to  pry. 

3  Great  God,  I  would  not  ask  to  see 
What  in  my  coming  life  shall  be; 
Enough  for  me  if  love  divine. 

At  length,  through  every  cloud  shall  shine. 

4  Yet  this  my  soul  desires  to  know, 
Be  this  my  only  wish  below. 

That  Christ  be  mine:  this  great  request 
Grant,  bounteous  God,  and  I  am  blest ! 


157 


L.  M. 


Tfie  Darkness  of  Providence. 

1  Lord,  we  adore  thy  vast  designs, 

Th'  obscure  abyss  of  providence, 
Too  deep  to  sound  with  mortal  lines. 
Too  dark  to  view  with  feeble  sense. 

2  "When  thou  dost  clothe  thine  awful  face 

In  angry  frowns,  without  a  smile, 
We,  through  the  cloud,  believe  thy  grace, 
Secure  of  thy  compassion  still. 

3  Through  seas  and  storms  of  deep  distress 

We  sail  by  faith  and  not  by  sight; 
Faith  guides  us,  in  the  wilderness. 
Through  all  the  terrors  of  the  night. 

4  Dear  Father,  if  thy  lifted  rod 

Ilesolves  to  scourge  us  here  below, 
Still  let  us  lean  upon  our  God; 
Thine  arm  shall  bear  us  safely  through. 


158 


L.  M. 


Submission  to  God's  Dei.rees. 

1  Wait,  0  my  soul,  thy  Maker's  will ; 
Tumultuous  passions,  all  be  still ; 
Nor  let  a  murmuring  thought  arise; 
His  ways  are  just,  his  counsels  wise. 

2  He  in  the  thickest  darkness  dwells. 
Performs  his  work,  the  cause  conceals; 
But,  though  his  methods  are  unknown, 
Judgment  and  truth  support  his  throne. 

3  Tn  heaven  and  earth  and  air  and  seas 
He  executes  his  firm  decrees; 

And  by  his  saints  it  stands  confessed, 
That  what  he  does  is  ever  best. 

4  Wait,  then,  my  soul,  submissive  wait, 
Prostrate  before  his  awful  seat ; 
And,  'midst  the  terrors  of  Ins  rod, 
Trust  in  a  wise  and  gracious  God. 


159 


CM. 


God  the  Trust  of  his  Saints. 

1  0  thou,  my  light,  my  life,  my  joy, 

My  glory,  and  my  all ; 
Unsent  by  thee,  no  good  can  come, 
Nor  evil  can  befall. 

2  Such  are  thy  schemes  of  providence, 

And  methods  of  thy  grace, 

That  I  may  safely  trust  in  thee 

Through  all  this  wilderness. 

3  'Tis  thine  outstretched  and  po\*erful  arm 

Upholds  me  in  the  way  ; 
And  thy  rich  bounty  well  supplies 
The  wants  of  every  day. 

4  For  such  compassion.  0  my  God, 

Ten  thousand  thanks  are  duu ; 
For  such  compassion  I  esteem 
Ten  thousand  thanks  too  few. 


160 


L.  M. 


God  our  Refuge. 

1  God  is  the  refuge  of  his  saints, 

When  storms  of  sharp  distress  invade; 
Ere  we  can  offer  our  complaints. 
Behold  him  present  with  his  aid. 

2  Let  mountains  from  their  seats  be  hurled 

Down  to  the  deep,  and  buried  there, 
Convulsions  shake  the  solid  world. 
Our  faith  shall  never  yield  to  fear. 

3  Loud  may  the  troubled  ocean  roar ; 

In  sacred  peace  our  souls  abide; 
While  every  nation,  every  shore, 
Trembles  and  dreads  the  swelling  tide. 

4  There  is  a  stream,  whose  gentle  flow 

Supplies  the  city  of  our  God, 
Life,  love,  and  joy  still  gliding  through, 
And  watering  our  divine  abode. 


GOVERNING. 


36 


'.  That  sacred  (stream  thine  holy  word, 
cui-  grief  ;i11h\s.  oar  fear  controls; 
Sweet  peace  thy  promises  afford. 
And  give  new  strength  to  fainting  souls. 


101 


H.  M. 


G<>d  (i  sure  Protection. 

1  To  heaven  I  lift  mine  eyes; 

From  God  is  all  my  aid,— 
The  God  who  built  the  skies.  m 

Ami  tarta  ami  nature  made: 
God  is  the  tower         j     lli>  grace  i>  nigh 
To  which  I  fly;  |      In  every  hour. 

2  My  feet  shall  never  slide, 

And  fall  in  fatal  snares, 

Since  God,  niy  guard  and  guide. 

Defends  me  from  my  fears. 

Those  wakeful  eyes    j     Shall  Israel  keep 

Which  never  sleep,    |     When  dangers  Tine. 

3  No  burning  heats  by  day. 

Nor  blasts  of  evening  air, 
Shall  take  my  health  away, 
If  Cod  be  with  me  there: 
Thou  art  my  sun.  To  guard  my  head 

And  thou  my  shade,  |      By  night  or  \\w\i. 

4  Hast  thou  not  pledged  thy  word 

To  save  my  soul  from  death? 
Ami  I  can  trust  my  Lord 

To  keep  my  mortal  breath : 
I'll  go  and  come,         j    Till  from  on  high 
Nor  fear  to  die,  |    Thou  call  me  home. 


162 


C.  M. 


•4 
Submission  to  a  Father's  Safe. 

1  My  God.  my  Father.— blissful  name,— 

Oh.  may  1  call  thee  mine? 
May  I  with  sweet  assurance  claim 
A  portion  so  divine? 

2  This  only  can  my  fears  control. 

And  bid  my  sorrows  fly ; 
"What  harm  can  ever  reach  my  soul, 
Beneath  my  Father's  eye  ? 

3  Whate'er  thy  holy  will  denies, 

I  calmly  would  resign  : 

For  thou  art  good  and  just  and  wise; 
Oh,  bend  my  will  to  thine. 

4  Whate'er  thy  sacred  will  ordains, 

oh,  give  me  strength  to  bear; 
And  let  me  know  mv  Father  reicrns, 
And  trust  his  tender  care. 

163  S.  M. 

The  Lord  is  my  SJiepherd. 
The  Lord  my  Shepherd  is; 

I  shall  be  well  supplied  : 
Sime  he  is  mine,  and  I  am  his, 

M  hat  can  I  want  beside  ! 


2  He  leadi  me  to  the  place 

Where  heavenly  pasture  grows, 
Wltere  living  waters  g»*ntl>  pass. 
And  full  salvation  How?,. 

3  If  eYr  I  go  astray. 

lb-  doth  my  soul  reclaim. 
And  guides  iiu\  in  his  own  right  Way, 
For  his  most  holy  name. 

4  While  he  affords  his  aid, 

I  cannot  yield  to  \\ 
Thoagb  I  sbouM  wall!  ihrouch  death  *  dark  *lia  le, 

M>  Shepherd  's  with  me  tin-re. 

.">  In  sight  of  all  mv  foes. 

Thou  dost  mv  table  spread: 
My  cup  with  blessings  overflows, 

And  joy  exalts  my  head. 

0  The  bounties  of  thy  love 

Shall  crown  my  future  days; 
Nor  from  thy  house  will  I  remove, 
Nor  cease  to  speak  tin  praise. 

164  C.  M.  65 

Sovereign  Purposes  of  God. 

1  Keep  silence,  all  created  things, 

And  wait  >our  Maker's  nod  : 
M\  soul  stands  trembling  while  the  sings 
The  honors  ot  her  God. 

•J    Lift',  death,  and  hell.  and  •worlds  unkuown, 
Hang  on  his  firm  decree  : 
He  sits  on  no  precarious  throne 
Nor  borrows  have  to  be. 

!  His  providence  unfolds  a  book, 
In  which.his  counsels  shine  : 
Each  opening  leaf,  and  every  stroke, 
Fulfils  some  deep  design. 

I  Here,  he  exalts  neglected  worms 
To  sceptres  and  a  crown  : 
i       Ami  there,  the  following  page  he  turns, 
And  casts  the  monarch  down. 

5  In  thy  fair  book  of  life  and  grace, 
oh.  may  I  rind  my  name, 

lit  corded  in  some  humble  place, 
Beneath  my  Lord,  the  Lamb. 

1G5  L.  M.  6l.  n 

Jehovah  the  Shepherd  of  his  People. 

1  The  Lord  my  pasture  shall  prepare. 
And  feed  me  with  a  shepherd'*  care: 
His  presence  shall  my  wants  supply. 
And  guard  me  with  a  watchful  eye; 
My  noonday  walks  he  shall  attend. 
\ml  all  my  midnight  hours  defend. 

2  When  in  the  sultry  elebe  T  faint. 
Or  m\  the  thirsty  mountain  pant. 
T  >  fertile  vales  and  dewy  mead-* 
My  weary,  wandering  steps  he  leads. 
Where  peaceful  river*,  soft  and  slow, 
Amid  the  verdant  landscape  flow. 


3  Though  in  the  paths  of  death  I  tread, 
With  gloomy  horrors  overspread, 
My  steadfast  heart  khall  fear  no  ill, 
For  thou,  0  Lord,  art  with  me  still; 
Thy  friendly  rod  shall  give  me  aid. 

And  guide  me  through  the  dreadful  shade. 

4  Though  in  a  bare  and  rugged  way, 
Through  devious,  lonely  wilds  I  stray, 
Thy  presence  shall  my  pains  beguile; 
The  barren  wilderness  shall  Millie, 
With  sudden  green   and  herbage  crowned, 
And  streams  shall  murmur  all  around. 


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REDEEMING. 

166  L.  M. 

Bless  the  Lord,  0  my  Soul. 

1  Bless,  0  my  soul,  the  living  God; 

Call  home  thy  thoughts  that  rove  abroad : 
Let  all  the  powers  within  me  join 
In  work  and  worship  so  divine. 

2  Bless,  0  my  soul,  the  God  of  grace: 
His  favors  claim  thy  highest  praise: 
Let  not  the  wonders  he  hath  wrought 
Be  lost  in  silence,  and  forgot. 

3  'Tis  he.  my  soul,  that  sent  his  Son 

To  die  for  crimes  which  thou  hast  done; 
fie  owns  the  ransom,  and  forgives 
The  hourly  follies  of  our  lives. 

4  Let  every  land  his  power  confess; 
Lit  all  the  earth  adore  his  grace; 

My  heart  and  tongue  with  rapture  join, 
In  work  and  worship  so  divine. 

167  L.  M.  61 

Praise  for  redeeming  Grace. 

1  Awake,  my  tongue:  thy  tribute  bring 
To  him  who  gave  thee  power  to  sing; 
Praise  him  who  has  all  praise  above, 
The  source  of  wisdom  and  of  love. 

2  How  vast  liis  knowledge  !  how  profound  ! 
A  depth  where  all  our  thought*  are  drowned  ; 
The  stars  he  numbers,  and  their  names 
He  gives  to  all  those  heavenly  flames. 

3  Througrh  each  bright  world  above,  behold 
Ten  thousand  thousand  charms  unfold; 
Earth,  air,  and  mighty  seas  combine 
To  speak  his  wisdom  all  divine. 

4  But  in  redemption,  oh,  what  grace! 

Its  wonders,  oh,  what  thought  can  trace ! 
Here  wisdom  shines  forever  bright: 
Praise  him,  my  soul,  with  sweet  delight. 


168  L.  M.  B] 

Praise  for  Christ. 

1  Now  to  the  Lord  a  noble  song ! 
Awake,  my  soul,  awake,  my  tongue, 
Hosanna  to  th'  eternal  name. 

And  all  his  boundless  love  proclaim. 

2  See  where  it  shines  in  Jesus'  face, — 
The  brightest  image  of  his  grace; 
God,  in  the  person  of  his  Son, 

Has    all  his  mightiest  works  outdone, 

3  Grace !  'tis  a  sweet,  a  charming  theme ! 
My  thoughts  rejoice  at  Jesus'  name; 
Ye  angels,  dwell  upon  the  sound; 

Ye  heavens,  reflect  it  to  the  ground, 

4  Oh,  may  I  reach  the  happy  place, 
"Where  he  unveils  his  lovely  face. 
His  beauties  there  may  I  behold. 
And  sing  his  name  to  harps  of  gold. 


169 


C.  M. 


71 


Triumphing  in  the  Grace  of  God. 

1  Arise,  my  soul,  my  joyful  powers, 

And  triumph  in  my  God; 
Awake,  my  voice,  and  loud  proclaim 
His  glorious  grace  abroad. 

2  He  raised  me  from  the  deeps  of  sin, 

The  gates  of  gaping  hell, 
And  fixed  my  standing  more  secure 
Than  'twas  before  I  fell. 

3  The  arms  of  everlasting  love 

Beneath  my  soul  he  placed, 
And  on  the  Rock  of  Ages  set 
My  slippery  footsteps  fast. 

4  The  city  of  my  bless'd  abode 

Is  walled  around  with  grace; 
Salvation  for  a  bulwark  stauds 
To  shield  the  sacred  place. 

5  Arise,  my  soul ;  awake,  my  voice. 

And  tunes  of  pleasure  sing; 

Loud  hallelujahs  shall  address 

My  Saviour  and  my  King. 


170 


CM. 


65 

God  the  Author  of  Salvation. 

1  Lord,  we  confess  our  numerous  faults, 

How  great  our  guilt  has  been  : 
Foolish  and  vain  were  all  our  thoughts. 
And  all  our  lives  were  sin. 

2  But.  0  my  soul,  forever  praise, 

Forever  love  his  name. 
Who  turns  thy  feet  from  dangerous  ways 
Of  folly,  sin,  and  shame. 

3  'Tis  not  by  works  of  righteousness 

Which  our  own  hands  have  done; 
But  we  are  saved  by  sovereign  grace, 
Abounding  through  his  Son. 


4    B  .'-•    I  from  tbfl  dead.  WS  live  anew  ; 

•\nl.  instilled  i>>  grace, 
We  shall  appear  in  glory  too, 

And  MO  our  Fathers  facts. 


171 


L.  M. 


The  Cross  shows  the  Love  of  God. 

1  Inscribed  upon  the  cross  « 

l  n  slowing  letters.  "  God  is  i,  \ 
He  bean  our  >in>  upon  the  the  tree  ;* 
He  brings  us  mercy  Irani  above. 

2  The  cross]  it  takes  our  euilt  away; 

It  holds  the  fainting  spirit  np; 

It  cheera  witli  hope  the  gloomy  'lay, 

And  sweetens  every  bitter  cup;  — 

3  The  balm  of  life,  tint*  euro  of  vj 

The  measore  and  the  pledge  of  lore, 
Tli"  sinner's  refuge  here  below, 

The  lingers  theme  iu  heaven  above. 


173  L.  M.  47 

■  ::nty  of  God  in  Conversion. 

1  M  iv  not tn  L  r  I  on  high 

use  hit)  i.i\  on  as  lie  will ; 
Cho  Me  sonic  to  life,  while  othei  - 
And  yet  be  just  and  gsaoions  still? 

2  Shall  man  reply  acainst  the  Lord, 

And  call  his  Maker's  w  ys  unjust, 

The  thunder  of  wliose  dreadful  word 

Can  crash  %  thousand  worlds  to 

I  But.  0  my  SOttl,  if  truth  so  blight 

Should  da/./.le  and  confound  thy  Bight, 
Yet  still  his  written  will  obey. 

And  wait  the  great  decisive  day. 

4  The*  shall  he  make  his  justice  known, 

An  1  the  whole  world  b  »forc  his  throne, 
With  joy  or  terror,  shall 

fl  ay  of  his  righteousness. 


C  H  R  I  ST  . 


173 


C.  M. 


M 


Altogether  lovely. 

1  To  Christ  th  ■  L  >rd  let  every  tongue 

Its  noblest  tribute  bring  : 
"NVh  n  he's  the  subject  of  the  song, 
Who  can  refu.se  to  - 

2  Majestic  sweetness  sits  enthroned 

I  poll  his  awful  brow : 
His  head  with  radiant  glories  crown 'd! 
His  lips  with  grace  overflow. 

3  Nb  mortal  can  WJth  him  compare; 

Among  the  sons  of  men  ■ 
Fairer  he  is  than  all  the  fair 
That  till  the  heavenly  train. 

4  He  saw  me  plunged  in  deep  distress. 

He  flew  to  my  relief; 
For  me  he  bore  the  shameful  ci 
And  carried  all  my  grief. 

5  Since  from  his  bounty  T  n 

Such  proofs  of  love  dirine. 
Had  I  a  thousand  hearts  to  (trr*, 
Lord,  they  should  all  be  thine. 

174  L.  M. 

Evml  icith  God. 

1  Bright  Kin?  of  glory  !  dreadful  God! 

Our  spirits  bow  before  thy  seat; 

To  thee  we  lift  an  humble  thought, 

And  worship  at  thine  awful  feet. 

2  A  thousand  seraphs,  strong  and  bright, 

Stand  round  the  glorious  Deity  ; 
But,  who  among  the  sons  of  licrbt. 
Pretends  comparison  with  thee  ? 
4 


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3  Yet  there  is  one  of  human  frame. 

i  sun,  arrayed  in  flesh  and  blood, 
Thinks  it  no  robbery  to  claim 
A  full  equality  with  (Sod. 

4  Then,  let  the  name  of  Chri  «t.  our  Ki 

With  equal  honon  be  adored  : 
His  praise  let  every  angel  sine. 
And  all  the  nations  own  him  Lord. 

Lid  «>7 

Immanucl. 

1  Cod  with  US  !  oh,  glorious  name! 
L  t  it  shine  in  endles*  fame; 

G  I  1  ami  man  in  Christ  unite,— 
oh,  mysterious  depth  and  height ! 

2  Cod  with  «v  asssudng Iots 

Bron   ht  him  from  his  courts  abore; 
Now,  ye  saints,  his  grace  admire, 
Swell  the  song  with  holy  tire. 

3  God  with  us|  oh.  wondrous  grace! 
Let  us  see  him  face  to  face; 

That  we  may  Emmanuel  - 

As  we  OSIght,  our  God  and  King. 

176  L.  M.  -, 

God  incarnate. 

1  (Jo,  worship  at  ImmanueTa  feet: 
See  in  his  face  what  wonders  meet; 
Earth  is  too  narrow  to  exj 

His  worth,  Ins  glory,  or  his  grace. 

2  Nor  earth,  nor  seas,  nor  BUS),  n-  • 
Nor  heaven  his  full  resemblance  bears; 
His  beauties  wa  can  never  trace, 
Till  we  behold  him  face  to  face. 


CHRIST. 


3  Oh,  let  me  climb  those  higher  skies, 
Where  storms  and  darkness  never  rise  : 
There  he  displays  his  power  al>ro;id, 
And  shines,  and  reigns,  th'  incarnate  God. 


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t>2 


A  ^ilan  of  Sorroics. 

1  The  Lord  of  glory,  moved  by  love, 
Descends  in  mercy  from  above; 
And  he,  before  whom  angels  bow. 
Is  found  a  man  of  grief  below. 

2  Such  love  is  great,  too  great  for  thought: 
Its  length  and  breadth  in  vain  are  sought ; 
No  tongue  can  tell  its  depth  and  height ; 
The  love  of  Christ  is  infinite. 

3  But  though  his  love  no  measure  knows, 
The  Saviour  to  his  people  shows 
Enough  to  give  them  joy  when  known, 
Enough  to  make  their  hearts  his  own. 

4  Constrained  by  this,  they  walk  with  him ; 
His  love  their  most  delightful  theme; 

To  glorify  him  here,  their  aim  ; 

Their  hope,  in  heaven  to  praise  his  name. 

C.  M. 

Cltrist's  Commission. 

1  Come,  happy  souls,  approach  your  God, 

With  new,  melodious  songs; 

Come,  render  to  almighty  grace 

The  tribute  of  your  tongues. 

2  So  strange,  so  boundless  was  the  love 

That  pitied  dying  men. 
The  Father  sent  his  equal  Son 
To  give  them  life  again. 

3  Here,  sinners,  you  may  heal  yourwonnds, 

And  wipe  your  sorrows  dry ; 
Trust  in  the  mighty  Saviour'*  name, 
And  you  shall  never  die. 

4  See,  dearest  Lord,  our  willing  souls 

Accept  thine  offered  grace  ; 
We  bless  the  great  Redeemer's  love, 
And  give  the  Father  praise. 


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81 
Unto  you  which  believe  he  is  precious. 

1  The  Savieur  !  oh,  what  endless  charms 

Dwell  in  that  blissful  sound  ! 

Its  influence  every  fear  disarms, 

And  spreads  delight  around. 

2  Here  pardon,  life,  and  joy  divine 

In  rich  profusion  flow 
For  guilty  rebels,  lost  in  sin, 
And  doomed  to  endless  woe, 

3  The  niighsy  Former  of  the  skies 

Descends  to  our  abode, 
"While  angels  view  with  wondering  eyes, 
And  hail  th'  incarnate  God. 


4  How  rich  the  depths  of  love  divine  ! 
Of  hliss,  a  boundless  store  ! 
Dear  Saviour,  let  me  call  thee  mine! 
1  cannot  wish  for  more. 


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81 


Praise  to  the  Sai'iour. 

1  Come,  ye  that  love  the  Saviour's  name, 

And  joy  to  make  it  known, 
The  sovereign  of  your  hearts  proclaim, 
And  bow  before  his  throne.  f 

2  When  in  his  earthly  courts  we  view 

The  glories  of  our  King, 
We  long  to  love  as  angels  do, 
And  wish  like  them  to  sing. 

3  And  shall  we  long  and  wish  in  vain? 

Lord,  teach  our  songs  to  rise; 
Thy  love  can  raise  our  humble  strain, 
And  bid  it  reach  the  skies. 

4  Oh,  happy  period  !  glorious  day! 

When  heaven  and  earth  shall  raise, 
With  all  their  powers,  their  raptured  lay, 
To  celebrate  thy  praise. 


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L.  M. 


6i> 


Thy  Throne,  0  God,  is  forever  and  ever. 

1  Now  be  my  heart  inspired  to  sing 
The  glories  of  my  Saviour  Kin^: 
Jesus,  the  Lord,— how  heavenly  fair 
His  form  !  how  bright  his  beauties  are! 

2  O'er  all  the  sons  of  human  race 
He  shines  with  a  superior  grace; 
Love  from  his  lips  divinely  flows. 
And  blessings  all  his  state  compose. 

3  Thy  throne,  0  God,  forever  stands; 
Grace  is  the  sceptre  in  thy  hands; 
Thy  laws  and  works  are  just  and  right; 
Justice  and  grace  are  thy  delight. 

182  C  M.  74 

Praise  to  the  Redeemer. 

1  Plunged  in  a  gulf  of  dark  despair, 

We  wretched  sinners  lay, 
Without  one  cheerful  beam  of  hope, 
Or  spark  of  glimmering  day. 

2  With  pitying  eyes  the  Prince  of  grace 

Beheld  our  helpless  grief; 
He  saw,  and,— oh,  amazing  love!— 
He  flew  to  our  relief. 

3  Down  from  the  shining  seats  above, 

With  joyful  haste  he  fled. 
Entered  the  grave  in  mortal  flesh, 
And  dwelt  among  the  dead. 

4  Oh,  for  this  love,  let  rocks  and  hills 

Their  lasting  silence  break. 
And  all  harmonious  human  tongues 
The  Saviour's  praises  speak. 

5  Ansrels,  assist  our  miarhty  joys; 

Strike  all  your  harps  of  cold; 
But  when  you  raise  your  highest  notes, 
His  love  can  ne'er  be  told. 


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0.  M. 


The  Blesting*  irhich  fhrut  bring*. 

1  Joy  to  the  world :  the  Lord  ifl  COBM  ! 

L  *  i  ■.;•':.  n    sire  Iier  Kin:: \ 
L  -t  every  heart  prepare  him  room, 

And  heaven  and  nature  sing. 

2  Joy  to  the  earth :  the  Saviour  reins  j 

Let  men  their  songs  employ;      [plains. 
While  Held*  Mid  floods,  rocks,  hills,  a&ti 
Eepemt  the  sounding  joy. 

3  No  more  let  tin*,  and  sorrows  grow, 

Nor  thorni  infest  the  ground  ; 
II"  comet  to  make  hi>  olrssin&i  flow 
Far  as  the  CUM  is  found. 

4  He  rules  tlie  world  with  truth  and  grace, 

And  makes  the  nations  j 
The  edories  of  hi.s  righteousness. 
And  wonders  of  his  love, 

184  0.  M. 

Object  of  CkruCt  Advent. 

1  Hark,  the  glad  sound!  theSaviouAcotnes.H 

The  Saviour  promised  long: 
Let  every  heart  prepare  a  throne, 
And  every  voice  a  I 

2  \\?>  r-omes.  the  prisoner  to  release, 

In  Satan'f  bondage  held: 
T    ■  g  tl  m  of  bran  before  him  hurst, 
Th;  irons  fetters  yield. 

3  lie  comes,  the  broken  heart  to  hind, 

The  bleeding  soul  to  cure. 
And.  with  the  treasures  of  his  grace, 

Enrich  the  humble  p  -  >r. 

4  Our  srlad  hosannas,  Prine»  of  peace, 

Thy  welcome  shall  proclaim, 
And  heaven's  eternal  arch 

With  thy  beloved  name. 


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C.  M. 


9H 

The  Watch  of  the  SJiepherdf. 

1  TThile  sh^nherda  watched  their  flocks  by  night, 

■ted  on  the  ground. 
The  angel  of  the  Lord  came  down, 
And  glory  shone  around. 

2  "Fear  not,''  ?aid  he.— for  mighty  dread 

H  i  1  seized  their  troubled  mind,— 
"Glad  tidings  of  great  joy  I  bring 
To  you  and  all  mankind. 

3  "To  vou.  in  David's  town  this  day, 

u  of  David's  line, 

Til-  Saviour,  who  is  Ch  ist.  the  Lord, 
And  this  shall  be  the  sign  : 


4  "The  heavenly  Babe  yon  there  shall  find 

To  Unman  new  displayed, 
All  meanly  wrapped  in  swathing 

And  iii  a  manger  laid." 

5  Thus  spake  the  seraph;  and  forthwith 

Appeared  a  shining  throng 
Cif  angels,  praising  G  i  i.  and  thus 
Addressed]  their  cheerful  - 

6  "All  elory  be  to  God  on  high. 

And  to  the  earth  be 
Gowl-tvill,  henceforth,  from  heaven  to  men. 
Begin,  and  never  cc 

186  8s  &  7s.  100 

The  Song  of  the  Angel*. 

1  Hark  !  what  mean  those  holy  voices. 

•;>■  sounding  through  the  skies? 
Lo  :  th1  angelic  host  rejoi 
Hearenly  hallelujahs  rise. 

2  H»>ar  them  tell  the  wondrous  story; 

Hear  them  chant,  in  hymns  of  joy, 
"  GHery  in  the  highest,—  glory  ! 

Glory  be  to  God  most  high  ! 

3  "  Peace  on  earth,  good-will  from  heaven, 

Re  idling  far  as  man  is  found ; 
Souls  redeemed,  an  1  sins  forgiven,*1 

Loud  our  golden  harps  shall  sound. 

I  "  <"hrist  is  born,  the  great  Anointed  : 
Heaven  and  earth  his  praises  ~ing: 
Oh.  receive  n  . 
For  your  Prophet,  Priest,  an  i  King."' 

'•  Haste,  ye  mortal*,  to  adore  him  : 
Learn  hi*  name,  and  taste  his  joy; 

Till  in  heaven  ye  sing  before  him, 
*'  Glory  be  to  God  most  high  !" 

1ST      lis,  12s,  &  10b.         „ 

Josswasj  to  the  King. 

1  Zion,  the  marvelous  story  be  telling. 

The  Son  of  the  Highest,  how  lowly  bU  birth, 
The  brightest  of  angel 4  in  glory  excelling. 

He  stoops  to  redeem  th-e.  he  reizns  upon  earth. 
Shout  the  glad  tidintrs  !  evuhingly  sing, 
Jerusalem  triumphs  !  Messiah  , 

2  Tell  how  how  he  cmeth  from  nation  to  nation. 

The  heart-cheering  news  let  the  earth  echo 
round, 
Ho-v  rrn  to  the  sinner  he  offers  salvation. 
How  hi*  people  with  joy  everlasting  are  crown'd. 
Shout  the  glnd  tiding 
Jerusalem  triumphs  !  MessiaL  I 

2  Mortal*,  rn-ir  homage  be  eratefullr  bringing. 
An  i  -  lasHM  hMHUU 

Ye    anzel-«,  the  full  halleluj ah 
One  chorus  resouvd  through  the  earth  and  the 
skies. 

Shout  the  glad  tidings!  exultinsly  «ing, 
Jerusalem  triumphs  :  Messiah  I 


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<S.  3 

Christ  welcomed. 

1  Hark!  the  herald  angels  sin?, 

"Glory  to  the  new-born  King! 
Peace  on  earth,  .and  mercy  mild; 
God  and  sinners  reconciled." 

2  See,  he  lays  his  glory  by  ; 

Born  that  man  no  more  may  die; 
Born  to  raise  the  sons  of  earth  ; 
Lorn  to  give  them  second  birth. 

3  Hail,  the  holy  Prince  of  peace! 
Hail,  the  Snu  of  righteousness! 
Light  and  life  to  all  he  brings. 
Risen  with  healing  in  his  wings. 

4  Let  ns  then  with  angels  sing, 
'"Glory  to  the  new-born  King! 
Peace  on  earth  and  mercy  mild, 
God  and  sinners  reconciled ! " 


189 


CM. 


A  Light  to  lighten  the  Gentiles. 

1  The  race  that  long  in  darkness  pined 

Have  seen  a  glorious  light ; 
The  people  dwell  in  day,  who  dwelt 
In  death's  surrounding  night. 

2  To  us  a  Child  of  hope  is  born, 

To  us  a  Sou  is  given  ; 
And  him  shall  all  the  earth  obey, 
And  all  the  hosts  of  heaven. 

3  His  name  shall  be  the  Prince  of  peace, 

Fbrevermore  adored, 
The  Wonderful,  the  Counsellor, 
The  great  and  mighty  Lord. 

4  His  power  increasing  still  shall  spread ; 

His  reign  no  end  snail  know  ; 
His  throne  shall  justice  guard  above, 
And  peace  abound  below. 


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Praise  to  Christ. 

1  Oh,  wake  our  hearts,  in  gladness  sing, 
And  raise  hosannas  to  our  King, 

Till  living  sound,  from  loving  souls, 
Like  sound  of  mighty  waters  rolls. 

2  0  holy  Child,  thy  manger  streams 

Till  earth  and  heaven  flow  with  its  beams, 
Till  midnight  noon's  broad  light  has  won, 

And  Jacob's  Star  outshines  the  sun. 

3  Thou  patriarchs1  joy.  thou  prophets'  song, 
Thou  heavenly  Day-spring  looked  for  long, 
Thou  Son  of  man.  incarnate  Word, 
Great  David's  Son,  great  David's  Lord! 

4  Come,  Jesus,  glorious,  heavenly  Guest, 
Make  thine  own  temple  in  our  breast, 
Then  David's  harp-strings,  hushed  so  long, 
Shall  swell  our  jubilee  of  song. 


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8s  &  7s. 


Object  of  Christ's  Coming. 

1  Hail,  thou  long-expected  Jesus, 

Born  to  set  thy  people  free  ! 
From  our  sins  and  fears  release  us; 
Let  us  find  our  rest  in  thee. 

2  Israel's  strength  and  consolation  ; 

Hope  of  all  the  saints  thou  art; 
Long  desired  of  every  nation, 
Joy  of  every  waiting  heart. 

3  Born  thy  people  to  deliver, 

Born  a  child, —  yet  (rod  our  King,- 
Boru  to  reign  in  us  forever. 
Now  thy  gracious  kingdom  bring. 

4  By  thine  own  eternal  Spirit, 

Rule  in  all  our  h.arts  alone; 
By  thine  all-sufficient  merit, 
Baise  us  to  thy  glorious  throne. 


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CM. 


The  Star  of  Bethlehem. 

1  Bright  was  the  guiding  star  that  led, 

"With  mild,  benignant  ray. 

The  Gentiles  to  the  lowly  shed 

Where  the  Redeemer  lay. 

2  But  lo!  a  brighter,  clearer  light 

Now  points  to  his  abode; 
It  shines  through  sin  and  sorrow's  night, 
To  guide  us  to  our  God. 

3  Oh.  haste  to  follow  where  it  leads; 

The  gracious  call  obey, 
Be  rugged  wilds  or  flowery  meads 
The  Christian's  destined  way. 

4  Oh,  gladly  tread  the  narrow  path, 

While  light  and  grace  are  given  : 

Who  meekly  follow  Christ  on  earth 

Shall  reign  with  him  in  heaven. 


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»ti 


Tlte  Infant  Saviour. 

1  Brightest  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the  morning. 

Dawn  en  our  darkness,  and  tend  us  thine  aid  ; 
Star  of  the  east,  the  horizou  adorniuc, 
Guide  where  the  infant  Redeemer  is  laid. 

2  Cold,  on  his  cradle,  the  dew-drops  ase  shinincr; 

Low  Uea  his  bed  with  th.e  Leasts  of  the  stall; 
Angels  adore  him  in  slumber  reclining, 
Maker  and  Monarch  and  Saviour  of  all. 

3  Sav,  shall  we  yield  him,  in  costly  deretion, 

Odors  of  Eden  and  offerings  divine? 
Gems  of  the  mountain,  and  pearls  of  the  ocenn, 
Myrrh  from  the  forest,  and  gold  from  the  mine  ? 

4  Yaiulv  we  offer  each  ampla  oblation  ; 

Vainly  with  gift*  would  his  favor  secure, 
Richer  hv  far  is  the  heart's  adoration  ; 
Dearer  to  God  are  the  prayer*  of  the  poor. 


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194  L.  M.  75 

The  Birth  of  Christ. 

1  All  praise  to  thee,  eternal  Lord  ! 
<  Slothed  in  a  garb  of  tl vatii  and  !■• 
Choosing  a  manager  t«>r  thy  thrum-. 
White  worlds  OO  worlds  are  thine  alone. 

2  A  little  child,  thou  art  our  guest,  « 
That  weary  one*  iu  thee  may  rent; 
Forlorn  and  lowly  is  thy  birth, 

That  we  may  rise  to  heaven  from  earth. 

3  Thou  comest  in  the  darksome  night, 
T  >  make  us  children  of  the  liulit.— 
To  make  us,  in  the  realms  divine. 

Like  thine  own  angels  round  thee  shine. 

4  All  this  for  us  thy  love  hath  done; 
By  this  to  thee  our  love  ia  won  : 
For  Ihis  ve  tnne  cur  cheerful  lays, 

And  shout  our  thanks  in  ceaseless  praise. 

195  L.  M.  Ti 

Ble*<ted  are  our  Eyes,  for  they  see. 

1  All  glory,  worship,  thanks,  and  praiso. 
That  thou  art  come  in  tltese,  our  days: 
Thou  heavenly  guest,  expected  long. 
We  hail  thee  with  a  joyful  song. 

2  For  thee,  since  first  the  world  was  made. 
Men's  hearts  hie  trailed,  vatehed,  »n  !  p:-urc  . : 

Prophets  and  patriarchs,  year  by  year, 
Have  longed  to  see  thy  light  appear. 

3  Thou  art  our  head:  then,  Lord,  of  theo 
True,  living  members  we  will  be; 

And.  in  the  strength  thy  grace  shall  give. 
Will  live  as  thou  wouldst  have  us  live. 

4  As  each  short  year  goes  quickly  round, 
Our  hallelujah  shall  resound; 

And,  when  we  reckon  years  no  more, 
May  we  in  heaven  thy  name  adore. 


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L.  M. 


Th?  Cry  ,y    (he  Forerunner. 

1  On  Jordan's  bank  the  Baptist's  cry 
Announces  that  the  Lord  is  ttigll  : 
Coiue,  then,  and  hearken,  lor  he  brings 
Glad  tidings  from  the  King  of  ki 

2  Then  cleansed  be  every  breast  from  sin. 
Hake  straight  the  way  for  God  within  I 
And  let  us  all  our  hearts  prepare 

F>>r  Christ  to  come  and  enter  there. 

3  T  »r  thou  art  our  salvation.  Lord. 
our  refuge,  and  our  great  reward  : 
Without  thy  grace  our  souls  must  lade, 
And  wither  like  a  flower  decayed. 

4  Stretrh  forth  thy  hand,  to  health  restore. 
And  make  us  rise,  to  fall  no  more: 
Once  more  upon  thy  people  shine. 

And  till  the  world  with  love  divine. 


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Object  of  Clirisft  Advent. 


1  Not  to  condemn  the  sons  of  men. 

Did  Christ,  the  Son  of  God.  appear; 
Ho  weapons  in  his  hands  are  seen. 
No  flaming  sword,  nor  thunder  there. 

2  Such  was  the  pity  our  God, 

II  b  I  >ved  the  race  of  man  so  well, 
Hefl   ::t  his  Son  to  bear  our  load 
Of  sins,  and  save  our  souls  from  hell. 

3  Sinners,  believe  the  Saviour's  words  ■ 

Trust  in  his  mighty  name,  and  live  ; 
A  thousand  'oys  Ids  lips  afford. 
His  hands  a  thousand  blessings  give. 


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Christ's  Meekness. 

1  What  grace.  0  Lord,  and  beauty  shone 

Around  thy  steps  below; 
"What  patient  love  waa  8  •   !i  i:i  all. 
Thy  life  and  death  of  woe  ! 

2  For.  ever  on  thy  burdened  heart 

A  weight  of  sorrow  hung; 
Yet  no  ungentle,  murmuring  word 
Escaped  thy  silent  tongue. 

3  Thy  foes  might  hate,  despise,  revile, 

Thy  friends  unfaithful  prove; 
Unwearied  in  forgiveness  still. 

Thy  heart  could  only  love. 

4  Oh.  <?ive  us  hearts  to  love  like  thee  ! 

Like  thee,  0  Lord,  to  grieve 

Far  more  for  other*'  sins  than  all 
The  wrongs  that  we  receive. 


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Learning  of  thee. 

1  0  Lord,  when  we  the  path  retrace 

Which  thou  on  earth  hast  trod; 
To  man  thy  wondrous  love  and  grace, 

Thy  faithfulness  to  God; 
Thy  love,  by  man  so  sorely  tried, 

Proved  stronger  than  the  grave; 
The  very  spear  that  pierced  thy  side. 

Drew  forth  the  blood  to  save; 

2  0  Lord,  with  sorrow  and  with  shame. 

Before  thee  we  confess 
How  little  we.  who  bear  thy  name, 

Thy  mind,  thy  way*  express. 
Give  us  thy  meek,  thy  lowly  mind: 

We  would  obedient  be; 
And  all  our  rest  and  pleasure  find 

In  learning.  Lord,  of  thee. 


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200 


CM. 


The  Man  of  Sorroics. 

1  A  pilgrim  through  this  lonely  world. 

Tho  blessed  Saviour  passed  ; 
A  mourner  all  his  life  was  he, 
A  dying  lamb  at  last. 

2  That  tender  heart  which  felt  for  all, 

For  us  its  life-blood  gave; 
It  found  on  earth  no  resting-place, 
Save  only  in  the  grave. 

3  Such  was  our  Lord;  and  shall  we  fear 

The  cross  with  all  its  scorn  ? 
Or  love  a  faithless,  evil  world, 
That  wreathed  his  brow  with  thorn  ? 

4  No:  facing  all  its  frowns  or  smiles, 

Like  him,  obedient  still, 
"VTe  homeward  pres«,  through  storm  or  calm, 
To  Zion's  blessed  hill. 


201 


C.  M. 


83 
When  he  shall  appear  ice  shall  he  like  him. 

1  Oh  !  mean  may  seem  this  house  of  clay, 

Yet  'twas  the  Lord's  abode: 
Our  feet  may  mourn  this  thorny  way, 
Yet  here  Immanuel  trod. 

2  This  fleshly  robe  the  Lord  did  wear; 

This  watch  the  Lord  did  keep; 
These  burdens  sore  the  Lord  did  bear; 
These  tears  the  Lord  did  weep. 

3  But  not  this  fleshly  robe  alone 

Shall  link  us,  Lord,  to  thee; 
Kor  always  in  the  tear  and  groan 
Shall  the  dear  kindred  be. 

4  We  shall  be  reckoned  for  thine  own, 

Because  thy  heaven  we  share; 
Because  we  sing  around  thy  throne, 
And  thy  bright  raiment  wear. 


202 


L.  M. 


70 

Christ  our  Example. 

1  How  beauteous  were  the  marks  divine, 
That  in  thy  meekness  used  to  shine; 
That  lit  thy  lonely  pathway,  trod 

In  wondrous  love,  0  Son  of  God  ! 

2  Oh,  who  like  thee,  so  calm,  so  bright, 
So  pure,  so  made  to  live  in  light— 
Oh,  who  like  thee  did  ever  go 

So  patient  through  a  world  of  woe? 

3  Oh,  who  like  thee  so  humbly  bore 
The  scorn,  the  scoffs  of  men,  before? 
So  meek,  forgiving,  godlike,  high, 
So  glorious  in  humility? 

,  4  Oh,  in  thy  light  be  mine  to  go 
Illuming  all  my  way  of  woe: 
And  give  me  ever  on  the  road 
To  trace  thy  footsteps,  Son  of  God. 


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L.  M. 


Following  the  Example  of  Christ. 

1  My  dear  Redeemer  and  my  Lord, 
I  read  my  duty  in  thy  word; 
But  in  thy  life  the  law  appears. 
Drawn  out  in  living  characters. 

2  Such  was  thy  truth,  and  such  thy  zeal, 
Such  deference  to  thy  Father's  will, 
Such  love  and  meekness  so  divine, 

I  would  transcribe  and  make  them  mine. 

3  Cold  mountains  and  the  midnight  air 
Witnessed  the  fervor  of  thy  prayer; 
The  dese<  t  thy  temptations  knew, 
Thy  conflict  and  thy  victory  too. 

4  Be  thou  my  pattern;  make  me  bear 
More  of  thy  gracious  image  here; 
Then  God.  the.Tudge.  shall  own  my  name 
Among  the  followers  of  the  Lamb. 


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85 
The  Sympathy  of  Jesus. 

1  When  gathering  clouds  around  I  view. 
And  days  are  dark,  and  friends  are  few, 
On  him  I  lean,  who  not  in  vain 
Experienced  every  human  pain; 

He  sees  my  wants,  allays  my  fears, 
And  counts  and  treasures  up  my  tears. 

2  If  aught  should  tempt  my  soul  to  stray 
From  heavenly  wisdom's  narrow  way, 
To  fly  the  good  I  would  pursue, 

Or  do  the  ill  I  would  not  do ; 

Still  he  who  felt  tempta' ion's  power 

Will  guard  me  in  that  dangerous  hour. 

3  When  sorrowing  o'er  some  stone  T  bend, 
Which  covers  all  that  was  a  friend. 
Ami  from  his  hand,  his  voice,  his  smile, 
Divides  me  for  a  little  while; 

Thou.  Saviour,  seest  the  tears  I  shed. 
For  thou  didst  weep  o'er  Lazarus  dead. 

4  And,  oh,  when  I  have  safely  passed 
Through  every  conflict  but  the  last, 
Still,  still  unchanging,  watch  beside 
My  painful  bed,  for  thou  hast  died; 
Then  point  to  realms  of  cloudless  day, 
And  wipe  the  latest  tear  away. 

205  C.  M.  44 

Imitation  of  Christ  in  Self-denial. 

1  We  tread  the  path  our  master  trod ; 

We  bear  the  cross  he  bore; 
And  every  thorn  that  wounds  our  feet 
His  teniples  pierced  before. 

2  Oft  do  our  eyes  with  joy  o'erflow, 

And  oft  are  bathed  in  tears; 
Yet  naught  but  heaven  our  hopes  can  raise, 
And  naught  but  sin  our  fears. 


CHRIST— LIVING. 


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206 


3  We  purge  oar  mortal  dross  away, 
Refilling  as  we  run  : 
And  while  we  die  to  earth  and  sense, 
Uur  heaven  is  here  begun. 

C.  M.  « 

Imitation  of  Cltriat. 

1  In  duties  an. I  in  Buffering  too, 

Thy  path,  my  Lord,  I'd  trace:  • 

As  tllOU  hast  done,  so  would  I  do 

Depending  on  thy  grace. 

2  Inflamed  with  7-eal.  'twas  thy  delight 

To  do  thy  Fattier*!  will: 

Oh.  may  that  seal  my  soul  excite 
Thy  precepts  to  fulfil. 

S  Unsullied  meekness,  truth  and  love 
Through  all  thy  conduct  shine: 
(j.i.  nay  my  whole  deportment  prove 
A  copy,  Lord,  of  thine. 

207  L.  M.  6I> 

Th?   Transn>jnration. 

1  Oh.  wondrous  type]  oh.  vision  fair 
Of  glory  th  it  the  church  shall  share. 
Which  Christ  upon  the  mountain  shows. 
Where  brighter  than  the  sun  he  glow*. 

2  Prom  age  to  aire  the  tale  declare, 
Dow  with  the  three  disciples  there. 
Where  Moses  and  Eliai  meet. 

The  Lord  holds  converse  high  ami  sweet. 

5  The  Law  and  Prophets  there  hare  place, 
Two  choseu  grace ; 

The  Father's  voice,  from  out  the  cloud, 

I'r- -claims  his  only  .Son  aloud. 

4  With  shining  face  and  bright  array, 
Christ  deigns  to  manifest  to-day 

What  glory  shall  he  their"  above 
Who  joy  in  God  with  perfect  love. 


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L.  M. 

It  u  /;    bt  not  afraid. 


1  When  power  divine,  in  mortal  form. 
Hushed  with  a  word  the  raging  storm, 
I :   -     thing  accents,  Jesus  said, 

"  Lo,  it  is  I ;  be  not  afraid.*1 

2  So,  when  in  silence  nature  sleeps, 
And  his  lone  watch  the  niourm  r  keeps, 
One  thought  shall  every  pang  r-  I 
Trust,  feeble  man,  thy  Maker's  love. 

3  God  calms  the  tumult  and  the  storm  ; 
lie  rule*  the  seraph  and  the  worm; 
No  creature  is  by  him  forgot 

01  those  who  kiujw  or  know  him  not. 

4  And  when  the  last  dread  hour  shall  come. 
While  trembling  nature  waits  her  doom. 
This  voice  shall  wake  the  pious  dead, 

"  Lo,  it  is  1 ;  be  not  afraid." 


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C.  M. 


^Tirades  oj  Christ. 

1  And  didst  thou.  Jesus,  condescend 

When  veUe  1  in  human  clay. 
To  heal  the  sick,  the  1.  m  \  the  blind, 
And  drive  disease  away  \ 

2  T»i  '.st  thou  regard  the  beggar's  cry, 

And  cause  the  blind  to  - 
Thou  Son  of  David,  hear,  oh,  hear, 
Have  mercy,  too,  on  me. 

3  And  didst  thou  pity  mortal  woe, 

sight  and  health  restore? 
Oh,  pity.  Lord,  and  save  inv  soul, 
Which  needs  thy  mercy  more. 

4  Didst  thou  thy  trembling  servant  raise, 

Wlieu  sinking  in  the  ware? 
I  perish,  Lord;  oh,  save  my  soul; 
For  thou  alone  canst  save. 


210 


C.  M. 


85 


Christ  tcith  us. 

1  Oh.  where  is  he  that  trod  the  sea? 

»  »h.  where  is  he  that  spake, 
And  demons  from  their  victims 
The  dead  their  slumbers  break? 

2  The  palsied  rise  in  freedom  strong. 

The  dumb  men  t  :1k  and  sing. 

And  from  blind  eyes,  benighted  long, 
Bright  beams  of  morning  spring. 

3  Oli,  where  is  he  that  trod  the  seal 

My  soul,  the  Lord  is  here, 
Let  all  thy  fears  be  hushed  in  thee: 

To  leap,  to  look,  to  hear, 

4  Be  thine:  thy  needs  he'll  satisfy  ; 

Art  thou  diseased  or  dumb. 
Or  dost  thou  in  thy  hunger  cry  ? 
"1  come,"  saith  Christ,  "  I  come!" 


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Cry  of  BmUmetu. 


1  "Mercy,  0  tliou  Son  of  David," 

Thus  blind  Baitinteus  ] 

"others  by  thy  word  are  saved, 

Now  to  me  afford  thine  aid.M 

2  Many  for  hi*  crying  chid  him. 

But  he  called  the  louder  still, 
Till  the  gr  dons  Saviour  bid  him 

"'  I  oine,  and  ask  me  what  you  will." 

3  "  Lord,  remove  this  grievous  blindness, 

Let  mine  eyes  behold  t:; 

Straight  lie  saw  ami,  won  by  kindness, 

Followed  Jesus  in  the  way. 

4  Oh,  methlnns  I  hear  him  praising. 

Publishing  to  all  around. 
"  Friends,  is  not  my  case  amazing! 

What  a  Saviour  I  have  found!* 


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212  L.  M.  6, 

ClirisCs  Entry  into  Jerusalem. 

1  Ride  on  !  ride  on  in  majesty  ! 
Hark  !  all  the  tribes  hosanna  cry: 
O  Saviour  meek,  pursue  thy  road 

With  palms  rtnd  scattered  garments  strewed. 

2  Ride  on  !  ride  on  in  majesty  ! 
In  lowly  pomp,  ride  on  to  die: 

0  Christ,  thy  triumphs  now  begin 
O'er  captive  death  and  conquered  sin. 

3  Bide  on  !  ride  on  in  majesty  ! 

The  last  and  fiercest  strife  is  nigh  : 
The  Father  on  his  sapphire  throne 
Awaits  his  own  anointed    on. 

4  Ride  on  !  ride  on  in  majesty  ! 
In  lowly  pomp,  ride  on  to  die; 
Bow  thy  meek  head  to  mortal  pain. 
Then  take,  0  God,  thy  power,  and  reign. 


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L.  M. 


The  Entry  into  Jerusalem. 

1  What  are  those  soul-reviving  strains, 
Which  echo  thus  from  Salem's  plains? 
What  anthems  loud,  and  louder  still, 
So  sweetly  sound  from  Zion's  hill? 

2  Lo!  'tis  an  infant  chorus  sings 
Hosanna  to  the  King  of  kings: 

The  Saviour  comes;  and  babes  proclaim 
Salvation,  sent  in  Jesus'  name. 

3  Messiah's  name  shall  joy  impart 
Alike  to  Jew  and  Gentile  heart: 
He  bled  for  us,  he  bled  for  you, 
And  we  will  sing  hosanna  too. 

4  Proclaim  hosannaa  loud  and  clear; 
See  David's  Son  and  Lord  appeal1; 
All  praise  on  earth  to  him  bo  given. 
And  glory  shout  through  highest  heaven. 


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214 


S.  M. 


Prayer  for  Likeness  to  Christ. 

1  Thou  art,  0  Christ,  the  way: 

Thyself  reveal  to  me: 
And  let  me  humbly,  day  by  day, 
Live,  move,  and  walk  in  thee. 

2  Thou  art  the  Truth  divine: 

Its  fulness  may  I  see; 
Believe,  and  find  the  promise  mine,- 
"The  Truth  shall  make  you  free." 

3  Thou  art  the  Life  of  God  ; 

By  thee  the  dying  live: 
In  me  diffuse  thyself  abroad, 
And  life  eternal  give. 

4  Thus,  by  thyself,  the  Way, 

I  to  the  Father  come  ; 
Led  by  the  Truth,  I  cannot  stray; 
The  Life  and  I  are  one. 


C.  M. 


The  true  and  living  TT 'ay. 

1  Thou  art  the  Way,— to  thee  alone 

From  sin  and  death  we  flee : 
And  he  who  would  the  Father  seek. 
Must  seek  him,  Lord,  by  thee. 

2  Thou  art  the  Truth.— thy  word  alone 

True  wisdom  can  impart; 
Thou  only  canst  instruct  the  mind, 
And  purify  the  "heart. 

3  Thou  art  the  Life.— the  rendine  tomb 

Proclaims  tliy  conquering  arm  ; 

And  those  who  put  their  trust  in  thee, 
Nor  death  or  hell  shall  harm. 

4  Thou  art  the  Way,  the  Truth,  the  Life; 

Grant  us  that  way  to  know. 
That  truth  to  keep,  that  lite  to  win. 
Whose  joys  eternal  flow. 


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L.  M. 


101 


Christ  in  Gethsemane. 

1  'Tis  midnight ;  and  on  Olive's  brow 

The  star  is  dimmed  that  lately  shone; 
'Tis  midnight ;  in  the  garden  now. 
The  suffering  Saviour  prays  alone. 

2  'Tis  midnight;  and, from  all  removed. 

The  Saviour  wrestles  lone  with  fears; 
E'en  that  disciple  whom  he  loved 
Heeds  not  his  Master's  grief  and  tears. 

3  'Tis  midnight;  and  for  others1  guilt 

The  man  of  sorrows  weeps  in  blood; 
Yet  he  that  hath  in  anguish  knelt 
Is  not  forsaken  by  his  God. 

4  'Tis  midnight;  and  from  ether  plains 

Is  borne  the  song  that  angels  know; 
Unheard  by  mortals  are  the  strains 
That  sweetly  soothe  the  Saviour's  woe. 


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8s  &  6s. 


Gethsemane. 

1  Beyond  where  Kedron's  waters  flow, 
Behold  the  suffering  Saviour  go 

To  sad  Gethsemane; 
His  countenance  is  all  divine. 
Yet  grief  appears  in  every  line. 

2  He  bows  beneath  the  eins  of  men  ; 
He  cries  to  God,  and  cries  again, 

Tn  sad  Gethsemane  , 
He  lifts  Ins  mournful  eyes  above, 
"My  Father,  can  this  cup  remove?" 


CHKIST— DYING. 


3  With  gentle  resignation  still, 
He  yielded  to  hia  Father's  will, 

In  sail  Gethseuiaue ; 
"  Behold  me  here,  thine  only  Bon ; 

And,  Father,  Let  thy  will  be  done." 

4  The  Fattier  heard ;  and  angels,  there, 
Sustained  tin-  Son  of  God  in  prayer 

In  sad  Gethaemaue ; 

lit-  drank  the  dreadful  cup  of  pain, 
Then  rose  to  lite  and  joy  again. 

5  When  storms  of  sorrow  round  us  sweep, 

And  scenes  of  anguish  make  us  weep. 
To  >ail  Qetheeniane 

We'll  look,  and  see  the  Saviour  there. 
And  humbly  bow,  like  him,  in  prayer. 

218  C.  M.  8S 

The  Aijony  oj  the  Garden. 

1  Dark  was  the  night,  and  cold  the  ground 

On  Which  the  Lord  was  laid  ; 
Hi*,  sweat  like  drops  of  blood  ran  down; 
In  agony  he  prayed: 

2  "  Father,  remove  this  bitter  cup, 

If"  BUcll  thy  saered  will ; 
If  not,  content  to  drink  it  up, 
Thy  pleasure  1  fulfil." 

3  Go  to  the  Harden,  sinner:  see 

Those  precious  drops  that  flow; 
The  heavy  load  he  bore  for  thee; 
For  thee  he  lies  so  low. 

4  Then  barn  of  him  the  cross  to  bear; 

Thy  Father's  will  ol>e>  ; 
And  when  temptations  press  thee  near, 
Awake  to  watch  and  pray, 

219  7s.  6l.  103 

Christ  our  Example  in  Sufi'erinj. 

1  Goio  dark  Gethsemane, 

Ye  that  feci  temptation's  power; 
Your  Redeemer's  conflict  see; 

Watch  witli  him  one  bitter  hour  : 
Turn  not  from  his  griefs  away  ; 
Learn  of  Je>us  Christ  to  pray. 

2  Follow  to  the  judgment  hall ; 

View  the  Lord  v\'  life  arraigned; 
Oh.  the  wormwood  and  th 

Oh,  the  pangs  his  bouI  sustained  ! 
Slum  not  suffering,  shame,  or  loss; 
Learn  of  him  to  bear  the  room 

3  Calvary's  mournful  mountain  climb; 

There,  admiring  at  his  feet, 
Mark  that  miracle  ot'  time, 

God's  own  sacrifice  complete  : 
"It  is  finished,'1  hear  him  cry  ; 
Learn  of  Jesus  Christ  to  die. 


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L.  M. 


45 


101 


S<ih-ation  by  Christ. 
1   Behold  the  sin-atoning  Lamb, 

With  wonder,  gratitude,  ami  love; 

To  take  awaj  our  guilt  and  shame, 

See  him  descending  from  above. 

-  Our  sins  ami  griefs  on  him  were  laid; 
He  meekly  bore  the  mighty  load; 
Our  ransom-price  he  full)  paid, 

In  groans  and  tears,  in  sweat  and  blood. 

3  To  sare  a  guilty  world,  he  dies; 

Sinners,  behold  the  bleeding  Lamb; 
I      To  him  lift  up  your  longing 

And  hope  for  mercy  in  his  name. 

4  Pardon  and  peace  through  him  abound  ; 

lie  can  tin-  richest  blessings  grivo; 

Salvation  in  his  name  is  found; 
He  bids  the  dying  sinner  live. 


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L.  M. 


101 


Looking  unto  Jesus. 

1  Saviour,  I  think  upon  that  hour. 

When  thou,  the  Shepherd  of  the  flock, 
The  Prince  or  peace,  the  Lord  of  power, 
Won  ihc  priesi*  Mar*,  the  ■eldivr'a  mock. 

2  And  bleeding  from  the  Soman  rod. 

And  scoffed  at  by  the  heartless  Jew, 
I  hear  thee  plead  for  them  to  God,— 
"  Father,  they  know  not  what  they  do." 

o  And  then  I  lift  my  trembling  eyes 

To  that  bright  s>eat.  where,  places'  eu  high, 
The  great,  the  atoning  sacrifice, 
Lor  me,  for  all,  is  ever  nigh. 

4  Be  thou  my  guard  on  peril's  brink; 

Be  thou  my  guide  through  weal  or  woe; 
And  teach  me  of  thy  cup  to  drink; 

Aud  make  me  in  thy  path  u  go. 


7s  &  6s. 


in 


Sin   icoundinij  Jesus. 

1  Bfy  sins,  my  sins,  mv  Saviour, 

ilow  sad  on  thee  they  fall! 
Seen  through  thy  gentle  patience, 
I  tenfold  feel  them  all. 

2  I  know  they  are  forgiven. 

But  still  their  pain  to  mo 
Is  all  the  rriefaad  anguish 
They  laid,  my  Lord,  on  thee. 

3  My  gins,  my  sins,  my  Saviour,— 

Their  guilt  I  never  knew 
Till  With  thee  in  the  desert 

I  near  thy  passion  drew  ; 

4  Till  with  thee  in  the  garden 

I  heard  thy  pleading  prayer, 
And  saw  the  sweat-drops  bloody 

That  told  thy  sorrows  there. 


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CHRIST. 


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C.  M. 


Humiliation  of  Christ. 

1  And  did  the  holy  and  the  just, 

The  Sovereign  of  the  skies, 
Stoop  down  to  wretchedness  and  dust 
That  guilty  man  might  rise '! 

2  Yes,  the  Redeemer  left  his  throne, 

His  radiant  throne  on  high,— 
Surprising  mercy  !  love  unknown  ! — 
To  suffer,  bleed,  and  die. 

3  He  took  the  dying  traitor's  place, 

And  suffered  in  his  stead; 
For  sinful  man,— oh,  wondrous  grace  !- 
For  sinful  man  he  bled. 

4  0  Lord,  what  heavenly  wonders  dwell 

In  thine  atoning  blood! 
By  this  are  sinners  saved  from  hell 
And  rebels  brought  to  God. 


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Clirist  on  the  Cross. 

1  Behold  th'  amazing  sight, 

The  Saviour  lifted  high  ; 
Behold  the  Sou  of  God's  delight 
Expire  in  agony. 

2  For  whom,  for  whom,  my  heart, 

Were  all  these  sorrows  borne? 

"Why  did  he  feel  that  painful  smart. 

And  meet  that  various  scorn  ? 

3  For  us  he  hung  and  bled, 

For  us  in  torture  died; 
'Twas  love  that  bowed  his  fainting  head, 
And  oped  his  gushing  side. 

4  I  see,  and  I  adore 

In  sympathy  of  love; 
I  feel  the  strong,  attractive  power 
To  lift  my  soul  above. 

5  In  thee  our  hearts  unite, 

Nor  share  thy  griefs  alone, 
But  from  the  cross  pursue  their  flight 
To  thy  triumphant  throne. 


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7s  &  6s. 

My  Saviour. 


1  0  sacred  Head,  now  wounded  ! 

With  grief  and  shame  bowed  down  ; 
0  sacred  brow,  surrounded 

With  thorns,  thine  only  crown! 
Once  on  a  throne  of  glory, 

Adorned  with  light  divine, 
Now  all  despised  and  gory, 

I  joy  to  call  thee  mine. 


2  On  me,  as  thou  art  dying, 

Oh,  turn  thy  pitying  ej  u  ! 
To  thee  for  mercy  crying 

Before  thy  cross  I  lie. 
Thine,  thine  the  bitter  passion, 

Thy  pain  is  all  for  me  ; 
Mine,  mine  the  deep  transgression, 

My  sins  are  all  on  thee. 

3  What  language  can  I  borrow- 

To  thank  thee,  dearest  Friend, 
For  all  this  dying  sorrow, 

Of  all  my  woes  the  end? 
Oh,  can  I  leave  thee  ever? 

Then  do  not  thou  leave  me: 
Lord,  let  me  never,  never 

Outlive  my  love  to  thee. 


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Of  whom  I  am  Chief. 

1  I  see  the  crowd  in  Pilate's  hall, 

I  mark  their  wrathful  mein;     » 
Their  shouts  of  "crucify  "  appal, 
With  blasphemy  between. 

2  And  of  that  shouting  multitude 

1  feel  that  I  am  on<e ; 
And  in  that  din  of  voices  rude 
I  recognize  my  own. 

3  1  see  the  scourges  tear  his  back, 

I  see  the  piercing  crown. 
And  of  that  crowd  who  smite  and  mock, 
I  feel  that  I  am  one. 

4  'Twas  I  that  shed  the  sacred  blood; 

I  nailed  him  to  the  tree; 
I  crucified  the  Christ  of  God, 
I  joined  the  mockery. 

5  Yet  not  the  less  that  blood  avails 

To  cleanse  away  my  sin  : 
And  not  the  less  that  cross  prevails 
To  give  me  peace  within. 


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Sufferings  of  CJirist. 

1  Deep  in  our  hearts  let  us  record 
The  deeper  sorrows  of  our  Lord; 
Behold,  the  rising  billows  roll. 
To  overwhelm  his  holy  soul. 

2  Yet,  gracious  God,  thy  power  and  love 
Have  made  the  curse  a  blessing  prove; 
Those  dreadful  sufferings  of  thy  Son 
Atoned  for  sins  that  we  had  done. 

3  The  pangs  of  our  expiring  Lord 
The  honors  of  thy  law  restored; 

His  sorrows  made  thy  justice  known, 
And  paid  for  follies  not  his  own. 

4  Oh,  for  his  sake  our  guilt  forgive, 
And  let  the  mourning  sinner  live  : 
The  Lord  will  hear  us  in  his  name, 
Nor  shall  our  hope  be  turned  to  shame. 


228 


C.  M. 


M 


231 


C.  M. 


lie  gave  himself  for  me. 
rod  did  my  Saviour  bleed  ? 
And  did  my  Sovereign  die! 
Wonld  ho  devote  that  eacred  heed 

For  such  ■  worm  as  1 1 

2  W«a  it  for  crimei  that  I  had  done 

*ned  upon  the  tree'  • 

Amazing  pity  :  grace  unknown  ! 
And  love  beyond  defl 

3  Well  might  the  sun  in  darkness  hide, 

And  Mint  his  glories  in, 
When  Christ,  the  mighty  Maker,  died 
For  man  the  creature's  sin. 

4  Thus  Bright  T  hide  my  blushing  fa  o 

While  Ins  dear  cross  app  sars, 
n   Ive  my  heart  in  thankfulness, 
And  melt  mine  eyes  to  tears. 

5  But  drops  of  srlef  can  ne'er  repay 

The  debt  of  love  I  owe: 
Here.  Lord.  I  give  myself  away  ■ 
'Tis  all  that  1  can  do.  „ 


It  is  .finished. 

1  Behold  the  Saviour  of  mankind 

Upon  the  shameful  tree  ! 
How  vast  the  love  that  him  inclined 
To  bleed  and  die  for  thee  '. 

2  "  My  God."  lie  cries  ;  all  nature  shakes, 

And  earth's  strong  pillars  bend. 
The  gate  of  death  in  sunder  breaks, 
The  solid  marbles  rend. 

3  "'Tis  finished  ;  now  the  ransom's  paid  ! 

Receive  my  soul !"  he  eric- : 

Behold,  he  bows  his  sacred  head. 

He  bows  his  head  and  dies  I 

4  But  soon  he'll  break  death's  tyrant  chain, 

And  in  full  glory  shine  : 
0  Lamb  of  God.  was  ever  pain, 
Was  ever  love  like  thine  : 


229 


S.  M. 


103 


Christ  gives  his  Life  for  the  Sheep. 

1  Like  sheep  we  went  astray. 

And  bro.ee  the  fold  of  God; 
Each  wandering  in  ■  different  way, 

But  all  the  downward  road. 

2  How  dreadful  whs  the  hour 

When  God  our  wanderings  laid. 
And  did  at  once  his  vengeance  pour 
Upon  the  Shepherd's  head! 

3  How  elorious  was  the  srrace. 

When  Ohrist  sustained  the  stroke  ! 
His  life  and  blood  the  Shepherd  pays, 
A  ransom  for  the  flock. 


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L.  It 


89 

A  dying  Saviour. 
1   Stretched  on  the  cross,  the  Saviour  dies; 
Hark  !  his  expiring  groans  arise  ; 
See.  from  his  hand*,  his  feet,  his  Bide, 
Descends  the  sacred,  crimson  tide. 

1  And  didst  thou  bleed?— for  sinners  bleed? 
And  could  the  sun  behold  the  deed? 
No:  he  withdrew  his  cheering  ray. 
And  darkness  veiled  the  mourning  day. 

3  Can  T  survey  this  scene  of  woe. 
Where  mingling  griff  and  mercy  flow, 
And  yet  my  heart  so  hard  remain, 
Unmoved  by  either  love  or  pain? 

4  Come,  dearest  Lord,  thy  grace  impart, 
To  warm  this  cold,  this  stupid  heart. 
Till  all  its  powers  and  passions  move 
In  melting  grief  and  ardent  love. 


C.  M. 


6G 


ChrisCs  great  Lore. 

1  How  condescending  and  how  kind 

Was  God's  eternal  Son  ! 
Our  misery  reached  his  heavenly  mind. 
And  pity  brought  him  down. 

2  He  sunk  beneath  our  heavy  woes. 

To  raise  us  to  his  throne  : 
There's  ne'er  a  gift  his  hand  bestows. 
But  cost  his  heart  a  groan. 

3  This  was  compassion,  like  a  God, 

That  when  the  Saviour  knew 
The  price  of  pardon  was  his  blood. 
His  pity  ne'er  withdrew. 

4  Now,  though  he  reigns  exalted  high, 

His  love  is  still  a  •  great ; 

Well  he  remembers  ;  alvary, 

Nor  let  his  saints  forget. 

233  7s. 

Sufficiency  of  Grace  in  Clirist. 

1  Weeping  saint,  no  longer  mourn: 
Surely  Christ  thy  griera  hath  borne  ; 
.1  sna,  beet  of  friends,  for  thee. 
Numbered  with  transgressors,  see! 

2  He  the  wine-press  trod  alone; 
Hear  the  Man  of  sorrows  «rr  an  : 

I  mi  brained,  an  i  erawaed  irith  ihorns, 
He  his  Father's  absence  mourns. 

3  All  thy  sins,  when  Jesus  bled. 
Met  on  h  s  devoted  head: 

All  thy  hope  on  Jesus  place: 
Plead  his  premise,  trust  h.s  grace. 

4  At  his  feet  thy  burden  lay: 

<  hrist  shall  smile  thy  fears  away  ; 
II>>  thy  euilt  and  sorrow  bore: 
Weeping  saint,  lament  no  more. 


43 


CHRIST. 


234 


C.  M. 


237 


L.  M. 


Redemption  by  Clirist. 

1  Behold  what  pity  touched  the  heart 
Of  God's  eternal  Son ; 

Descending  from  the  heavenly  court, 
He  left  his  Father's  throne. 

2  His  living  power  and  dying  love 
Redeemed  unhappy  men, 

And  raised  the  ruins  of  our  race 
To  life  and  God  again. 

3  To  thee,  0  Lord,  our  noblest  powers 
We  joyfully  resign; 

Blest  Jesus,  take  us  for  thy  own, 
For  we  are  doubly  thine. 


235 


L.  M. 


Pf> 


The  Grace  of  God  in  Christ. 

1  Nature  with  open  volume  stands, 

To  spread  her  Maker's  praise  abroad ; 
And  every  labor  of  his  hands 
Shows  something  worthy  of  a  God. 

2  But  in  the  grace  that  rescued  man 

His  brightest  form  ot  glory  shines; 
Here,  on  the  cross,  'tis  fairest  drawn, 
In  precious  blood  and  crimson  lines. 

3  Here  I  behold  his  inmost  heart, 

Where  truth  and  mercy  strangely  join 
To  pierce  his  Son  with  keenest  smart. 
Andmake  the  purchased  pleasures  mine. 

4  Oh,  the  sweet  wonders  of  that  cross. 

Where  God,  the  Saviour,  loved  and  died  ! 
Her  noblest  life  my  spirit  draws 

From  his  dear  wounds  and  bleeding  side. 
3  I  would  forever  speak  his  name, 

In  sounds  to  mortal  ears  unknown, 
With  angels  join  to  praise  the  Lamb, 

And  worship  at  his  Father's  throne. 


236 


8s,  7s,  &  4. 


10T 


The  Voice  from  Calvary. 

1  Hark  !  the  voice  of  love  and  mercy 

Sounds  aloud  from  Calvary  ; 
See!  it  rends  the  rocks  asunder, 
Shakes  the  earth,  and  veils  the  sky: 

"  It  is  finished  !  " 
Hear  the  dying  Saviour  cry. 

2  "It  is  finished!"  Oh,  what  pleasure 

l)o  these  charming  words  afford  ! 

Heavenly  blessings,  without  measure, 

Flow  to  us  from  Christ,  the  Lord: 

**  It  is  finished  !  " 
Saints,  the  dying  words  record. 

3  Tune  your  harps  anew,  ye  seraphs; 

Join  to  sing  the  pleasing  theme; 
All  on  earth  and  all  in  heaven. 
Join  to  praise  Imnianuel's  name: 

Hallelujah! 
Glory  to  the  bleeding  Lamb ! 


Christ  expiring  upon  the  Cross. 

1  "'Tis  finished  !"— so  the  Saviour  cried. 
And  meekly  bowed  his  head  and  died  : 
"  'Tis  finished  !  "—yes,  the  race  i?  run, 
The  battle  fought,  the  victory  won. 

2  "  'Tis  finished  !  "—this  his  dying  groan 
Shall  sins  of  deepest  hue  atone, 

And  millions  be  redeemed  from  death 
By  Jesus'  last,  expiring  breath. 

3  "  'Tis  finished  !  "—Heaven  is  reconciled, 
And  all  the  powers  of  darkness  spoiled  : 
Peace,  love,  and  happiness  again 
Return,  and  dwell  with  sinful  men. 

4  "  'Tis  finished  !"— let  the  joyful  sound 
Be  beard  through  all  the  nations  round : 
"  'Tis  finished  !  '—let  the  triumph  rite, 
And  swell  the  chorus  of  the  skies. 


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It  is  finished. 

1  "  It  is  finished  !  "  shall  we  raise 
Songs  of  sorrow,  or  of  praise? 
Mourn  to  see  the  Saviour  die, 
Or  proclaim  his  victory  ? 

2  If  of  Calvary  we  tell, 

How  can  songs  of  triumph  swell? 
If  of  man  redeemed  from  woe. 
How  shall  notes  of  mourning  flow? 

3  Ours  the  guilt  which  pierced  his  side; 
Ours  the  sin  for  winch  he  died; 

But  the  blood  which  flowed  that  day 
Washed  our  sin  and  guilt  away. 

4  Lamb  of  God  !  thy  death  hath  given 
Pardon,  peace,  and  hope  of  heaven: 
"  It  is  finished  !  "  let  us  raise 
Songs  of  thankfulness  and  praise. 


110 


239 


H.  M. 


04 


The  efficacious  Fountain. 

1  From  thy  dear,  pierced  side, 

Unspotted  Lamb  of  God, 
Came  forth  a  mingled  stream 
Of  water  and  of  blood: 
My  sinful  soul  I  Till  every  stain 

There  I  would  lay,      |  Is  washed  away. 

2  'Tis  from  this  sacred  spring 

A  sovereign  virtue  flows, 
To  heal  my  painful  wounds, 

And  cure  my  deadly  woe*: 
Here, then,  I'll  bathe,  I  Till  not  a  wound 
And  bathe  again,         |  Or  woe  remain. 

3  A  fountain  'tis,  unsealed, 

Divinely  rich  and  free, 

Open  for  all  who  come, 

And  open,  too,  for  me: 

To  this  pure  fount       I  Come,  sinners,  come. 

Will  I  repair;  I  There's  mercy  there. 


CHRIST— RISING. 


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240 


C.  M. 


83 


lie  died  for  me. 

1  0  Jesus  I  sweet  the  tsars  I  shed, 

While  at  thy  cross  I  ku< ■••!. 
Gaze  ;it  thy  wounded,  fainting  head, 
Aud  all  thy  sorrows  ltd. 

2  My  heart  dissolves  to  see  thee  bleed. 

This  heart  s«>  hard  before  ;  m 

I  hear  thee  for  the  guilty  plead. 
And  grief  overflows  the  more. 

3  I  know  this  cleansing  Mood  of  thine 

Was  shed,  dear  Lord,  for  me.— 
For  me,  for  ill,— oh,  grace  divine :— 
Who  look  by  faith  on  thee. 

4  0  Christ  of  God  I  0  spotless  Lamb! 

By  love  my  soul  is  drawn: 
Henceforth,  forever,  thine  I  am; 
Heru  life  and  peace  are  born. 

241  7s  &  6.s. 

Gazing  on  Christ's  Suffering. 

1  0  Christ !  what  consolation 

Doth  in  our  hearts  take  place,. 
When  we  tliy  t « » i  1  and  passion 
Can  joyfully  retrace. 

2  Ah  !  should  we.  while  thus  musing 

I  >n  our  Redeemer's  cross, 
E'en  life  itself  be  losing. 
(ireat  gain  would  be  that  h><s. 

3  We  sire  thee  thanks  unfeigned, 

» >  Jesus  !  friend  in  need, 
For  what  thy  soul  sustained. 
When  thou  for  us  didst  bleed, 

4  Grant  us  to  lean  unshaken 

Upon  thy  faithfulness, 
Until  to  glory  taken 
We  see  thee  face  to  face- 


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CHRIST—  RISING. 

242  L.  M. 

0  Death,  ichere  istliy  Sting  f 

1  lie  dies.'— the  Friend  of  sinners  dies; 

I.  ■  1  Salem's  daughters  ween  around  ; 
A  b  riemn  darkness  veils  the  skies; 
A  sudden  trembling  shakes  the  ground. 

2  Here's  love  and  grief  beyond  degree-; 

The  Lord  of  glory  dies  for  men  ! 

But.  lo!  wliat  sudlen  joys  we  see, — 

Ji  mis,  the  dead,  revives  ajain  ! 

3  The  rising  God  forsakes  the  tomb; 

L'p  to  his  Father's  court  he  Hies; 
Cherubic  legions  guard  him  homev 
And  shout  him  welcome  to  the  skios. 

4  Break  off  your  tear?,  ye  saints,  ami  t^IT 

How  high  our  great  Deliverer  reigns; 
Sin?  how  ]\o  spoiled  the  hosts  of  hell. 
And  led  the  tyrant  Death  in  chains. 
5 


J  Say   "  Live  forever,  glorious  King. 
Born  to  redeemi  and  strong  t"  - 
Then  nsk"0  Death,  where  i>  thy  sting? 

And  where  thy  vict'ry,  boasting  Grave  ?  " 


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104 


Sing,  0  Heavens. 

1  Sing,  0  heavens!  0  earth,  rejoice! 
Angel  harp  and  human  \ 
Bound  him.  ss  he  rises,  raise 
Your  ascending  Saviour's  praise, 

2  Bruised  is  the  serpent's  head, 
Hell  is  vanquished.  Death  is  dead, 
And  to  Christ,  gone  up  on  high, 
Captive  is  Captivity. 

3  All  his  work  ami  warfare  done, 
lie  into  his  heaven  is  gone. 
And  beside  his  Fathers  throne, 
Mow  is  pleading  for  his  own. 


244 


7s. 


105 


Praise  for  the  Resurrection. 

1  Angels,  roll  the  roek  away  ; 
Death,  yield  up  thy  mighty  prey: 

lie  rises  from  the  tomb,— 
Rises  with  immortal  bloom. 

2  'Tis  the  Saviour:  seraphs,  raise 
Tour  triumphant  shouts  of  praise | 
Let  the  earth's  remotest  bound 
Heal  the  joy  inspiring  sound. 

3  Lift,  ye  saints,  lift  up  your  eyes; 
Now  to  glory  see  him  rise; 

H  ists  of  angels  on  the  road 
Hail  and  sing  th'  incarnate  God. 

4  Praise  him,  all  ye  heavenly  choir*. 
Praise  him  with  your  golden  lyres; 
Prai=e  him  in  your  noblest 

Braise  hiuifrom  ten  thousand  tongues. 


245 


H.  M. 


Captivity  led  captive. 

1  Th.-*  happy  morn  is  come  : 

Triumphant  o'er  the  grave, 
The.  Saviour  leaves  the  tomb. 

Omnipotent  to  save: 
Captivity  is  captive  led; 
For  Jesus  liveth  that  was  dead. 

2  Who  now  acenseth  them. 

For  whom  their  Ransom  died? 
Who  now  shall  those  condemn 
Whom  God  hath  justified? 
Captivity  is  captive  led  : 
For  Jesus  liveth  that  was  dead. 

3  Christ  hath  the  ransom  paid : 

The  glorious  work  i*  done; 
On  him  our  help  is  laid. 

By  him  our  victory  won: 
Captivity  is  captive  led: 
For  Jesus  liveth  that  was  dead. 


246 


C.  M. 


85 

The  Resurrection  Morning. 

1  Blest  morning,  whoso  young  dawning  rays 

Beheld  our  rising  God, 
That  saw  him  triumph  o'er  the  dust, 
And  leave  his  dark  abode. 

2  A  silent  prisoner  in  the  tomb 

The  great  Kedeemer  lay. 
Till  the  revolving  skies  had  brought 
The  third,  th'  appointed  day. 

3  Hell  and  the  grave  unite  their  forco 

To  hold  our  God,  in  vain ; 
The  sleeping  Conqueror  arose, 
And  burst  their  feeble  chain. 

4  To  thy  great  name,  almighty  Lord, 

These  sacred  hours  we  pay, 
And  loud  hosannas  shall  proclaim 
The  triumph  of  the  day. 


247 


7s. 


The  Conqueror  of  Death. 

1  Christ,  the  Lord,  U  risen  to-day; 
Sons  of  men  and  angels  say: 
Raise  your  joys  and  triumphs  high  ; 
Sing,  ye  heavens,  and,  earth,  reply. 

2  Love's  redeeming  work  is  done, 
Fought  the  fight,  the  battle  won: 
Lo  !  our  Sun's  eclipse  is  o'er; 

Lo  I  he  sets  in  blood  no  more. 

3  Vain  the  stone,  the  watch,  the  seal, 
Christ  hath  burst  the  gates  of  hell: 
Death  in  vain  forbids  his  rise, 
Christ  hath  opened  paradise. 

4  Soar  we  now  where  Christ  hath  led. 
Following  our  exalted  Head  : 
Hade  like  him,  like  him  we  rise  ; 
Ours  the  cross,  the  grave,  the  skioe. 

S.  M. 

He  rose  for  our  Justification. 

1  To-day  the  Saviour  rose, 

Our  Jesus  left  the  dead, 
lie  conquered  our  malignant  foes, 
And  Satan  captive  led. 

2  He  left  his  glorious  throne, 

To  make  our  peace  with  God; 
Blessings  forever  on  his  name, 
He  bought  us  with  his  blood. 

3  For  us  his  life  he  paid. 

For  us  the  law  fulfilled: 
On  him  our  load  of  guilt  was  laid; 
We  by  his  stripes  are  healed. 

4  Ye  saints,  adore  his  name. 

Who  hath  such  mercy  shown; 
Ye  sinners,  love  the  bleeding  Lamb, 
And  make  his  praises  known. 


248 


249 


C.  M. 


For  our  Sakes. 

1  Thou,  Lord  of  all,  on  earth  hast  dwelt, 

Rejected  and  unknown; 
What  bitter  grief  thy  heart  hath  felt, 
Endured  by  thee  alone! 

2  Thou  on  the  cross  didst  suffer,  too, 

More  than  man's  eye  could  see ; 
For  then  the  wrath  that  was  our  due 
Was  poured,  0  Lord,  on  thee. 

3  But  thou  art  risen,  and  now  we  know 

That  thou,  in  heaven  above, 
For  all  God's  children  here  below 
Dost  feel  a  brother's  love. 

4  Oh,  may  we  ever  look  to  thee 

For  needed  grace  and  strength, 
Till  we  thy  face  in  glory  see, 
And  reign  with  thee  at  length. 

250      10s,  lis,  &  12s.        ?3 

Death  conquered  and  his  Captives  rescued. 

1  Praise  the  Redeemer,  almighty  to  saTc; 
lunnanuel  has  triumphed  o'er  Death   and   the 

(J  ravel 
Sing,  for  the  door  of  the  dungeon  is  open, 
The  Captive  came  forth  at  the  dawn  of  the  day. 
How  vain  the  precautions  !   the  signet  is  broken  ; 
The  watchmen  in  terror  have  fled  for  away, 
Praise  the  Redeemer,  almighty  to  save, 
Immanuel  has  triumphed  o'er  Death  and   the 

Grave. 

2  Praise  the  Redeemer;  oh,  tell  of  his  love! 
In  pity  to  mortals  he  came  from  above. 
Who  shall  rebuild  for  the  tyrant  his  prison  ? 
The  sceptre  lies  broken  that  fell  from  his  hands. 
His  dominion  is  en. led  ;  the  Lord  has  arisen, 
The  helpless  shall  soon  be  released  from  their 

bands. 
Praise  the  Redeemer,  almighty  to  save, 
Immanuel   has   triumphed  o'er  Death   aud   the 

Grave. 


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C.  P.  M. 


5i> 


Tlie  Reviving  of  Jesus. 

1  Oh,  joyful  day  !  oh,  glorious  hour! 
When  Jesus,  by  almighty  power, 

Revived  and  left  the  grave; 
In  all  his  works  behold  him  great, 
Before,  almighty  to  create, 

Almighty  now  to  save. 

2  The  first  begotten  from  the  dead, 
He's  risen  now,  his  people's  head, 

And  thus  our  life's  secure; 
What  though  this  earthly  house  should  fail, 
Almighty  power  will  yet  prevail, 

Our  resurrection  's  sure. 

3  Ye  ransom'd,  let  your  praise  resound, 
And  in  your  Master's  work  abound, 

His  blessed  work  of  low  : 
Be  sure  your  labor  's  not  in  vain, 
For  we  with  Jesus  soon  shall  reign, 

With  Jesus  dwell  above. 


CHKIST — RISING. 


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252  C.  M.  T4 

The  Ueturreetion  and  Ascension  of  Clirist. 

1  Hosanna  to  the  Prince  of  Light, 

Who  clothed  himself  in  clay. 
Entered  the  Iron  gah  i  of  death. 

And  tore  the  bars  away. 

2  There  our  exalted  Saviour  reigns, 

And  scatters  blessings  down; 

Our  Jesus  tills  the  middle  seat 
Of  tho  celestial  throne.  • 

3  Raise  your  devotion,  mortal  tongues 

To  reach  his  blest  abode  : 
Sweet  be  the  accent!  of  your  songs 
To  our  incarnate  God. 

4  Bright  ancrels.  strike  your  loudest  strings. 

Your  sweetest  roioM  raise : 

Let  heaven,  and  all  created  things, 
Sound  our  Immanuel's  praise. 


253 


78. 


07 


irary  at  the  Suviotir*  Tomb. 

1  Mary  to  the  Saviour's  tomb 

Hasted  at  the  early  dawn  ; 
Spice  she  brought,  and  sweet  perfume, 
But  the  Lord  she  loved  had  gone. 

2  For  awhile  she  lingering  stood. 

Filled  with  sorrow  and  surprise, 
Trembling,  while  a  crystal  flood 
Issued  from  her  weeping  eyes. 

3  But  her  sorrows  Quickly  fled 

When  she  heard  his  welcome  voice: 

Christ  had  risen  from  the  dead  ; 
Now  he  bids  her  heart  rejoice. 

A  What  a  chancre  his  word  can  make, 
Turning  darkness  into  day  ! 
Ye  who  weep  for  Je<u»'s  sake, 
He  will  wipe  your  tears  away. 


254 


C.  M. 


The  joyful  Tidings.  ' 

1  "  The  Lord  is  risen."— oh.  what  joy 

These  blessed  tidings  give  ! 

He  died,  our  enemies  to  destroy: 

He  lives;  we  therefore  live. 

2  M  The  Lord  is  risen."— death  and  sin 

And  hell  all  conquer'*!  are; 
He's  gone  the  holiest  within 
Our  mansion  to  prepare. 

3  "The  Lord  is  risen."— risen  too 

With  him  from  sin  and  death, 
Let  us  the  heavenly  things  pursue, 
And  die  to  all  beneath. 

4  Our  place  is  with  him  on  the  throne, 

There,  with  the  Lord  we  love  ; 
As  strangers  here  ourselves  we  own, 
Our  hearts,  our  home  above. 


2oo 


L.  M. 


6  'J 


A  living  SflBNl  ur. 

1  The  Saviour  lives,  no  more  to  die; 

He  lives,  the  Lord  enthroned  on  high  ; 
He  lives,  triumphant  o'er  the  grave; 

He.  lives,  eternally  10  save. 

2  He  lives,  to  still  his  servant's  fears; 
He  lives,  to  wipe  away  their  tears:. 
He  lives,  their  mansions  to  prepare; 
He  lives,  to  bring  them  safely  there. 

3  Ye  mourning  souls,  dry  up  your  tears: 
Dismiss  your  gloomy  doubts  and  fear*  : 

"\\ 'ith  cheerful  hope  your  hearts  revive, 
For  Christ,  the  Lord,  is  yet  alive. 

4  His  saints  he  loves,  and  never  leaves  ; 
Thf1  contrite  Binncrs  he  receives: 
Abundant  grace  will  he  afford. 

Till  all  are  present  with  the  Lord, 

7b  &  8s.  ^ 

Behold,  I  am  alive  for  evermore. 

1  Jesus  lives  1 — henceforth  is  death 

But  the  gate  of  life  immortal; 
This  shall  calm  our  trembling  breath. 
When  we  pass  its  gloomy  portal, 

2  Jesus  lives  !  — for  US  he  died  ; 

Then,  alone  to  Jesus  living, 
Pure  in  heart  may  we  abide, 
Glory  to  our  Saviour  giving. 

3  Jesus  lives!  — our  hearts  know  well. 

Naught  from  us  hi*  love  shall  sever; 
Life,  nor  death,  nor  powers  of  hell, 
Tear  us  from  his  keeping  ever. 

4  Jesus  lives!  — to  him  the  throne 

Over  all  the  world  is  given  : 
May  WO  Co  where  he  is  cone, 
liest  and  reign  with  him  in  heaven. 


256 


257 


S.  M. 


Redemption  completed. 

1  "  The  Lord  is  risen  indeed;" 

He  lives  to  die  no  more : 
He  lives  the  sinners'  cause  to  plead. 
Whose  curse  and  shame  he  bore. 

2  "  The  Lord  is  risen  indeed  ;  " 

Then  bed  has  lost  his  prey; 
With  him  i<  risen  the  ransomed  see<l. 
To  reign  in  endless  day. 

3  "  The  Lord  is  risen  indeed ;  " 

Attending  auge  s  hear; 
Fp  to  the  courts  of  heaven,  with  speed. 
The  joyful  tidings  bear. 

4  Then  wake  your  golden  lyres. 

And  strike  each  cheerful  chord  : 
Join,  all  ye  bright,  celestial  choirs. 
To  sing  our  risen  Lord. 


52 


CH1UST. 


CHRIST  — A  SO  ENDING. 


258 


L.  M. 


Glories  attending  ClirisCs  Ascension. 

1  Lord,  when  thou  didst  ascend  on  high, 
Ten  thousand  angels  filled  the  sky; 
Those  heavenly  guards  around  thee  wait, 
Like  chariots,  that  attend  thy  state. 

2  Not  Sinai's  mountain  could  appear 
More  glorious,  when  the  Lord  was  there; 
While  lie  pronounced  his  holy  law, 
And  struck  the  chosen  trihes  with  awe. 

3  How  hright  the  triumph  none  can  tell, 
When  all  the  rebel  powers  of  hell, 
That  thousand  souls  had  captive  made, 
Were  all  in  chains,  like  captives  led. 

4  Raised  by  his  Father  to  the  throne, 
He  sent  his  promised  Spirit  down, 
.With  £ifts  and  grace  lor  rebel  men, 
That  God  might  dwell  on  earth  again. 


259 


H.  M. 


t>3 


Oirist  praised  for  Redemption. 

1  Come,  ye  who  love  the  Lord, 

And  feel  his  quickening  power, 
LTnite,  with  one  accord, 
His  goodness  to  adore : 
To  heaven  and  earth  aloud  proclaim 
Your  great  Redeemer's  glorious  name. 

2  He  left  his  throne  above, 

His  glory  laid  aside, 
Came  down  on  wings  of  love, 
And  wept  and  bled  and  died. 
The  pangs  he  bore  what  tongue  can  tell, 
To  save  our  souls  from  death  and  hell  ? 

"8  He  burst  the  grave;  he  rose 

Victorious  from  the  dead ; 
And  thence  his  vanquished  foes 

In  glorious  triumph  led  :  [rode, 

Up  through  the  heavens  the  Conqueror 
Triumphant  to  the  throne  of  God. 

4  Soon  he  again  will  come,— 

His  chariot  will  not  stay,— 
To  take  his  children  home 

To  realms  of  endless  day: 
There  shaJl  we  see  him  face  to  face, 
And  sing  the  triumphs  of  his  grace. 


260 


L.  M. 


Oirist" s  Ascension. 
j   1  0  Saviour,  who  for  man  hast  trod 

The  wine-press  of  the  wrath  of  God, 
I       Ascend  and  claim  again  on  high 
I       Thy  glory  left  for  us  to  die. 


2  A  radiant  cloud  is  now  thy  seat, 

And  earth  lies  stretched  beneath  thy  feet; 
Ten  thousand  thousands  round  thee  sing, 
And  share  the  triumph  of  their  King. 

3  The  angel  host  enraptured  waits; 
Lift  up  your  head,  eternal  gates! 

0  God  and  Man,  the  Father's  throne 
Is  now,  for  evermore,  thine  own ! 

4  Our  great  High-Priest  and  Shepherd,  thou 
Within  the  veil  art  entered  now, 

To  offer  there  thy  precious  blood. 
Once  poured  on  earth  a  cleansing  flood. 

:>  0  Christ,  our  Lord,  of  thy  dear  care 
Thy  lowly  members  heavenward  bear; 
Be  ours  with  thee  to  suffer  pain, 
With  thee  for  evermore  to  reign. 

261  C.  M.  m 

Let  all  the  Earth  praise  ClirisL 

1  Oh,  for  a  shout  of  sacred  joy 

To  God,  the  sovereign  King; 
Let  every  land  their  tongues  employ, 
And  hymns  of  triumph  sing. 

2  Jesus,  our  God,  ascends  on  high; 

His  heavenly  guards  around 
Attend  him  rising  through  the  sky, 
With  trumpets'  joyful  sound. 

3  While  angels  shout  and  praise  their  King, 

Let  mortals  learn  their  strains ; 
Let  all  the  earth  his  honors  sing; 
O'er  all  the  earth  he  reigns. 

4  Speak  forth  his  praise  with  awe  profound, 

Let  knowledge  guide  the  song ; 
Nor  mock  him  with  a  solemn  sound, 
Upon  a  thoughtless  tongue. 


262  7s.  104 

The  King  of  Glory  shall  come  in. 

1  Hail  the  day  that  sees  him  rise 
To  his  throne  above  the  skies; 
Christ,  the  Lamb  for  sinners  given, 
Enters  now  the  highest  heaven. 

2  Lo!  the  heaven  its  Lord  receives, 
Yet  he  loves  the  earth  he  leaves; 
Though  returning  to  his  throne, 
Still  he  calls  mankind  his  own. 

3  Still  for  us  he  intercedes, 

His  prevailing  death  he  pleads, 
Near  himself  prepares  our  place, 
Great  Forerunner  of  our  race. 

4  Lord,  though  parted  from  our  sight, 
Far  above  the  starry  height, 
Grant  our  hearts  may  thither  rise, 
Seeking  thee  above  the  skies. 


CHRIST — IXTEHCEDING. 


CHRIST— INTERCEDING. 


266 


8s,  & 


263 


L.  M. 


FaithhthirtM. 

1  ITo  lives !  lie  lives  I  and  ?its  above, 
Forever  interceding  there; 

Who  shall  'iivi  1"  upfront  his  lore, 

Or  what  should  tempt  us  to  de.sp.iir? 

2  Shall  per  locution,  or  distress,  • 

;  itnine,  sword,  or  nak.-.in-  m  " 
He  irho  hath  loTed  m  bean  us  through, 

And  makes  us  more  than  conquerors  too. 

3  Faith  hath  an  overcoming  ; 

It  triumph*  in  the  dying  hour: 
Christ  h  ->Mr  l:f\  our  j-»y.  our  hope; 
Nor  can  Wi  sink  with  such  a  prop. 


264 


II.  M. 


94 


A  great  High  Priest  in  the  Heavens. 

1  Th'  atoning  work  is  done, 

The  victim's  Wood  is  shed. 
And  Jesus  now  is  gone 

His  people's  cause  to  plea  1 : 
II  j  -:   n  1*  iu  h.a\e;i.  thrir  gre:i:  Hie 
And  hears  their  names  upon  his  breast. 

2  Efo  temple  made  with  hands 

Hia  place  of  service  i- ; 
In  heaven  itselt'  he  stands, 
A  heavenly  priesthood  hi*: 

In  him  the  shadow.-  of  the  law 
Are  all  luirihed,  and  now  withdraw. 

3  And  though  awhile  he  be 

Hid  from  the  eyes  of  men, 
His  people  look  to 

Their  great  High  Priest  aeain: 
In  brightest  glory  he  will  coni  : 
And  take  his  waitiug  people  home. 


265 


L.  M. 


99 

Peace  and  Hope  through  ChrisCs  Intercession. 

1  He  lives!  the  crreat  Redeemer  1 
What  joy  th"  West  assnr  . 
And  now.  before  his  Father, 

He  pleads  the  merits  of  his  blood. 

2  Repeated  crimes  awake  our  f-vars. 

And  justice. armed  with  frowns,  appears; 

But  in  the  Saviour's  lovely  face 

Swf.'t  morcy  smiles,  and  all  is  peace. 

3  Hence, then. ye  dark. despai rinz  thoughts; 
Abore  our  fears,  above  our  faults, 

His  powerful  intercessions  ri«»-: 
And  guilt  recedes,  and  terror  rlh>s. 

4  Great  Advocate,  almicrhty  Frieni, 
On  th^e  our  humlile  hopes  depend; 
Our  cause  can  nev^r.  nevef  fail. 

For  thou  dost  plead,  and  must  prevail. 
5* 


I  iy  Hope  aw' 
ihall  I; 
Death,  t.  ■  •  r: 

He  who  deigned  fori 

. 
I!  til  ■  ith  the  ju.-t: 

Jesus  is  my  hope  and  tr 

2  Jesus  lives,  and  God  ex: 

-  oner; 
B      la  ;.■  ■ 
And  exalts  t<»  big] 

• 
.1  asm  is  my  hope  and  tru-t. 

3  J-  si"  liv»»s,  and  death  i-  now 

But  my  entrance  I 

n,  my  soul,  I 

II  ISt  B  CT  ".vii  Of    Hi 

Thou  .-halt  rind  thy  hopes  p 
J  em  is  my  hope  and  trust. 


267 


C.  M. 


High  Priest. 

1  Now  lot  our  cheerful  eye?  survey 

<  >ur  great  High  V. 

And  celebrate  his  HHMftanl 

And  syMipathizing  love. 

2  Though  raised  to  heaven*!  exalted  throne. 

-  how  around. 
An  I  high  o'er  all  the  host*  _    :. 

With  matchless  honors  i  I 

3  The  names  of  all  his  aainta  he  bears, 

graven  on  his  b 
mall  the  meant  it  I  Christian  say 

That  he  hath  lost  nil 

4  Those  chars*  ten  -hall  fair  abide, 

nur  everlasting  tru<-t, 
"When  £rrms  and  monuments  and  crowns 
Are  mouldered  down  to 

.')  So.  gracious  Saviour,  on  our  breasts 
M^v  thy  d<>ar  name  be  worn, 
A  ■acred  ornament  an>l  guard, 
To  endless  ages  borne. 


268 


L.  M. 


91 


Ad  coca  te. 

1  Look  up.  my  soul,  with  cheerful  eye, 
Bee  where  the  great  B  -lands; 

lligh, 
With  precious  incense  in  hi?  hands. 

2  He  sweetens  every  ha 

He  recommends  each  broken  prayer; 

Recline  thy  hope  on  him  ■ 

Whose  power  and  love  forbid  despair. 

3  Teach  my  weak  h^art.  0  gracious  Lord, 

With  stronger  faith  to  call  thee  mine; 
Bid  me  pronounce  the    1-1  nful  word, 

"  My  Father.  God,"  with  joy  divine. 


54  (H:ust. 


209  C.  M.  M 

Christ  a  merciful  High  Priest. 

1  With  joy  we  meditate  the  grace 

Of  our  High  Priest  above: 

His  heart  is  lull  of  tenderness; 

His  bosom  glows  with  love. 

2  Touched  with  a  sympathy  within, 

He  knows  our  feeble  frame; 
He  knows  what  sore  temptations  mean, 
Tor  he  has  felt  the  same. 

3  He,  in  the  days  of  feeble  flesh, 

Poured  out  his  cries  and  tears, 
And  in  bis  measure  feels  afresh 
What  every  member  bears. 

4  Then  let  our  humble  faith  address 

His  mercy  and  his  power; 
We  shall  obtain  delivering  grace 
In  each  distressing  hour. 

270  C.  M.  g0 

A  Xame  above  every  Xame. 

1  Jesus,  in  thy  transporting  name 

What  glories  meet  our  eyes! 
Thou  art  the  seraphs'  lofty  theme, 
The  wonder  of  the  skies. 

2  Well  might  the  heavens  with  wonder  view 

A  love  so  strange  as  thine; 
No  thought  of  angels  ever  knew 
Compassion  so  divine. 

3  And  didst  thou,  Saviour,  leave  the  sky, 

To  sink  beneath  our  woes? 
Didst  thou  descend  to  bleed  and  die 
For  thy  rebellious  foes? 

4  Oh.  may  our  willing  hearts  confess 

Thy  sweet,  thy  gentle  sway; 
Glad  captives  of  thy  matchless  grace, 
Thy  righteous  rule  obey. 


271 


RIST— REIGXIXG. 
C.   M. 

Christ's  Coronation. 

1  All  hail  the  power  of  Jesus'  name, 

Let  angels  prostrate  fall : 
Brin:;  forth  the  royal  diadem, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

2  Te  chosen  seed  of  Israel's  race, 

A  remnant  weak  and  small. 
Hail  him,  who  saves  rou  by  his  grace, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

3  Ye  Gentile  sinners,  ne'er  forget 

The  wormwood  and  the  gall: 
Go,  spread  your  trophies  at  his  feet, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

4  Let  every  kindred,  every  tribe. 

On  this  t'-rr'-stnal  ball, 
To  him  all  majesty  ascribe. 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 


o  Oh  that,  with  render  sacred  throng, 
We  at  his  feet  may  lall ! 
We'll  join  the  everlasting  song, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 


272 


C'S 


S.  M. 

Hail  to  the  King. 

1  Awake,  my  soul,  and  sing 

Of  him  who  died  lor  ti.ee  ; 
And  hail  him  as  thy  matchless  King 
Through  all  eternity. 

2  Crown  him,  the  Lord  of  peace. 

Whose  power  a  see]  tre,  sways. 

From  pole  to  pole,  that  wars  may  cease, 
Absorbed  in  prayer  and  praise. 

3  His  reign  shall  know  no  end; 

And  round  his  pierced  feet 

Fair  flowers  of  Paradiie  extend 

Their  fragrauce  ever  sweet. 

273  C.  M. 

TJte  Lamb  on  the  Throne. 
2  Behold  the  glories  of  the  Lamb, 
Amid  his  Father's  throne; 
Prepare  new  honors  for  his  name, 
And  songs  belore  unknowu. 

2  Let  elders  worship  at  his  feet, 

The  church  adore  around, 

With  vials  full  of  odors  sweet. 

And  harps  of  sweeter  sound. 

3  Now  to  the  Lamb  that  once  was  slain, 

Be  endless  blessings  paid; 
Salvation,  glory,  joy,  remain 
Forever  on  thy  head! 

4  Thou  hast  redeemed  our  souls  with  blood, 

Hast  set  the  prisoners  tree. 
Hast  made  us  kiiiL-s  and  priests  to  God, 
And  we  shall  reign  with  thee. 

274  L.  Mi  90 

Blessing  and  Honor  to  the  Lamb. 

1  What  equal  honors  shall  we  bring 

To  thee,  <)  Lord  our  God,  the  Lamb, 
When  all  the  notes  that  angels  sing 
Are  far  inferior  to  thy  name  '! 

2  Worthy  is  he  that  once  was  slain, 

The  Prince  of  life  that  groaned  and  died, 
Worthy  to  rise,  and  live  and  reign 
At  his  almighty  Father's  side. 

3  Honor  immortal  must  be  paid. 

Instead  of  scandal  and  of  scorn  : 
While  glory  shines  around  his  head. 
He  wears  a  crown  without  a  thorn. 

4  Blessings  forever  on  the  Lamb. 

Who  bore  the  curse  for  wivtched  men! 
Let  angels  sennd  his  sacred  name, 
And  every  creature  say  "Amen." 


CHRIST— REICXING. 


u 


275  S.  M.  77 

E      ;  p/  Moses  <uid  the  Lamb. 

1  Awake.  and  sing  the  BOUg 

Of  Moses  and  the  Lamb; 
Wake,  ©very  heart  and  every  tongue, 

To  praise  the  Saviour's  name. 

2  Sing  of  his  d>  Ing  love: 

Sin lt  of  hid  rising  power. 
Sin.:,  how  he  intercedes  above        m 

For  those  whose  sins  he  hore. 

8  Sin<;  on  your  heavenly  way, 
Ye  ransomed  sinner?  sing; 
Dicing  every  Jay, 
Iu  Christ,  the  eternal  King. 

n  shall  we  hear  him  say,— 
'•  Ye  Messed  children,  come;" 
aril]  he  cali  us  hence  away, 

To  our  eternal  home. 

5  There  shall  our  raptured  tongue 
His  endless  praise  proclaim; 

And  sweeter  voices  tune  the  song 

Of  Moses  and  the  Lamb. 

276  Ss  &  7s.  10() 

Jesus  exalted  to  the  Throne. 

1  Jesus,  hail !  enthroned  in  glory, 

There  forever  to  abide; 
All  the  heavenly  host-  adore  thee, 
Seated  ut  thy  Father's  *ide. 

2  There  for  sinners  thou  art  pleading; 

There  thou  dost  our  place  prepare; 
Ever  for  us  interceding. 

Till  in  glory  we  appear. 

3  "Worship,  honor,  rower,  and  blessing. 

Thou  art  worthy  to  receive; 
Lon  1  st  praises,  without  c 
Meet  it  is  lor  us  to  give, 


L.  M. 


278 


II.  M. 


M 


Deity,  Humiliation,  and  Exaltation  qfOkruL 

1  Now  for  a  tune  of  lofty  r  raise 

•  it  Jehovah's  equal  Son  : 
Awake,  my  voice,  in  heavenlj  lays, 

And  tell  the  wonders  he  hath  done, 

2  Sing  how  he  left  the  worlds  of  light, 

And  those  bright  robes  lie  wore  above: 
How  swift  and  joyfnl  was  hi*  flight, 
On  wings  of  everlasting  love. 

3  Peep  in  the  shades  of  gloomy  death, 

T!f  almighty  Captive  prisoner  lay; 

Th'  alniisrlit)  Captive  left  the  earth", 
And  rose  to  everlasting  day. 

4  Among  a  thousand  harps  and  songa, 

»,  the  Go  1.  exalt    1  r 
•r  d  name  fiih  all  their  t 
And  echoes  through  the  heavenly  plains. 


Christ  a  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King. 

1  Join  all  the  glorious  na 

of  wisdom,  love,  and  power, 
That  ever  mortals  knew, 

I  >r  am;. -Is  ever  bON  : 
All  are  too  mean  Too  meaa  to  set 

To  speak  his  worth,   J      The  Saviour  forth. 

2  Great  Prophet  of  our  God. 

our  tongues  shall  bless  thy  name; 
By  thee  the  joyful  I 
Of  our  salvation  came, 
The  joyful  news  I   Of  hell  subdued, 

Uf  m:is  forgiven,        |  And  pease  wits 

3  Jeans,  our  great  High  Priest, 

Has  slu-d  his  blood  and  died; 
Our  guilty  conscience  needs 
nfice  beside : 
His  precious  blood      I     And  now  it  pleads 
Hid  once  atone,  |      B(.(ore  the  turone. 

4  o  thou  almighty  Lord, 

Our  Conqueror  ami  our  King, 
Thy  sceptre  and  thy  iword. 

Thy  reigning  grace,  we  sing. 
Thine  i*  the  power;         In  willing  bonds 
Oh,  make  us  sit  j      Beneath  th>  fed 

59 

Hie  Exaltation  of  Jesus. 

1  Bless-d  Jesus.  Lamb  of  God, 

Who  hast  redeemed  us  with  thy  blood. 

From  sin  and  death  and  shame; 
With  joy  and  praise  thy  people  a 
The  crown  of  glory  worn  by  thee, 
And  worthy  thee  pro.  hum. 

2  Exalted  by  the  Father's  love. 

Ail  thrones  and  powers  and  names  above, 

In  earth  below  or  heaven  : 
Wisdom  and  riches,  power  divine. 
Blessing  and  honor.  Lord,  are  thine, 

All  things  to  thee  are  given. 

3  Head  of  the  church,  thou  sittest  tliert*. 
Thy  bride  shad  all  thy  glory  share: 

Thy  fulnefs,  Lord,  is  aura; 
Our  life  thou  art.  thy  grace  sustains. 
Thy  strength  in  us  die  vicVry gains 

O'er  sin  and  Satan's  powers. 


2S0 


C.  M. 


80 


One  Song  in  Heaven  and  Earth. 

1  Co".\-\  let  us  join  our  cheerful  - 

With  an  ■-el's  round  the  11 
Ten  thousand  thousand  are  their  tongues; 

But  all  their  joys  are  one. 

2  '•Worthy  the  Lamb  that  died."   they  cry, 

•*  To  be  exalted. Urns  :" 
"Worthy  the  Lamb,"  or  lips  reply. 
"  For  he  was  slaiu  for  na," 


50 


CHRIST. 


3.  Jesus  is  worthy  to  receive 

Honor  and  power  divine ; 
*  And  blessing*,  more  than  we  can  give, 
Be,  Lord,  forever  thine. 

4  Let  all  that  dwell  above  the  sky. 

And  a:r  and  earth  and  seas, 

Conspire  to  lift  thy  glorie  i  high, 

And  apeak  thy  endless  praise. 

5  The  whole  creation  join  in  ono 

To  bless  the  sacred  name 
Of  him  who  sits  upon  the  throne, 
And  to  adore  the  Lamb. 

281  8s  &  7s.  100 

Christ  enthroned  and  worshipped. 

1  Hark!  ten  thousand  harps  an  1  voices 

Sound  the  note  of  praise  above; 
Jesus  reigns,  a   d  heaven  rejoices; 

Jesus  reigns,  the  God  ol  love; 
See.  he  sits  on  yonder  throne; 
Jesus  rules  the  world  alone. 

2  Jesus,  hail !  whose  glory  brightens 

•All  above,  and  gives  it  worth: 
Lord  of  life,  thy  smile  enlightens, 

Cheer-,  :m«i  ■jl'.arr.is  thy  snints  o:i  earth: 
When  we  think  of  love  like  thine, 
Lord,  we  own  it  love  divine. 

3  King  of  glory,  reign  forever; 

-,  -Thine  an  everlasting  crown: 
Nothing  from  thy  love  shall  sever 

Those  whom  thou  hast  made  thine  own; 
Happy  objects  of  thy  grace, 
Destined  to  behold  thy  face. 

4  Saviour,  hasten  thine  appearing; 

Bring,  oh,  bring  the  glorious  day, 
When,  the  awful  summons  hearing. 

Heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away: 
Then,  with  golden  harps,  we'll  sing, 
"  Glory,  glory  to  our  King." 


282 


7s. 


A  victorious  Saviour. 

1  Crowns  of  glory  ever  bright 

Host  upon  the  Conqueror's  head  ; 
Crowns  of  glory  are  Iks  right,— 

His,  "  who  liveth  and  was  dead." 

2  He  subdued  the  powers  of  hell; 

In  the  light  he  stood  alone: 
All  his  foes  before  him  fell. 
By  his  single  arm  o'erthrown. 

3  His  the  l>attle,  his  the  toil ; 

His  the  honors  of  the  clay; 

His  the  glory  and  th^  spoil  • 

Jesus  bears  them  all  away. 

4  Now  proclaim  his  deeds  afar; 

Fill  the  world  with  his  renown; 
His  alone  the  victor's  car; 
His  the  everlasting  crown. 


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283  L.  M.  89 

An  ancient  Hymn  to  the  Redeemer. 

1  0  Christ,  our  King,  Creator,  Lord, 
Savour  of  all  who  trust  thy  word, 
To  them  who  seek  thee  ever  near, 
Now  to  our  praises  bend  thine  ear. 

2  In  thy  dear  cross  a  grace  is  found,— 

It  flows  from  every  streaming  wound,— 
Whose  power  our  inbred  s  n  controls, 
Breaks  the  firm  bond,  and  frees  our  souls, 

3  "When  thou  dids   hang  upon  the  tree, 
The  quaking  earth  acknowledged  thee; 
When  thou  didst  there  yield  up  thy  breath, 
The  world  grew  dark  as  shades  of  death. 

4  Now  in  the  Father's  glory  high, 
Great  Conqueror,  never  more  to  die. 
Us  by  thy  mighty  power  defend, 
And  reign  through  ages  without  end. 

284  8s,  7s,  &  4. 

Coronation  of  the  King  of  Kings, 

1  Look,  ye  saints;  the  sight  is  glorious, 

See  the  Man  of  sorrows  now  ; 
From  the  fiijht  returned  victorious, 
Every  knee  to  him  shall  bow  : 

Crown  him,  crown  him  : 
Crowns  become  the  Victor's  brow. 

2  Crown  the  Saviour,  angels,  crown  him  ; 

Rich  the  trophies  Jesus  brings  ; 
In  the  seat  of  power  enthrone  him, 
While  the  heavenly  concave  rings: 

Crown  him,  crown  him; 
Crown  the  Saviour  King  of  kings. 

3  Sinners  in  derision  crowned  him, 

Blocking  thus  the  Saviour's  claim  ; 
Saints  and  angels  crowd  around  him, 
Own  his  title,  praise  his  name: 

Crown  him,  crown  him; 
Spread  abroad  the  Victor's  fame. 

4  Hark  !  those  bursts  of  acclamation  ! 

Hark  !  those  loud  triumphant  cords! 
Jesus  takes  the  highest  station  ; 
Oh,  what  joy  the  eiTht  affords! 

Crown  him,  crown  him. 
King  of  kings  and  Lord  of  lords. 


285 


L.  M. 

All  for  us. 


98 


1  Oh,  how  deep,  how  broad,  how  high  ; 
I:  fills  the  heart  with  ecstasy, 

That  God,  the  Son  of  God,  should  take 
Our  mortal  form  for  mortal's  sake. 

2  For  us  he  was  baptized,  and  bore 
His  holy  fast,  and  hun^erd*  sore; 
For  ns temptation  sharp  he  knew; 
For  us  the  tempter  overthrew. 

3  For  us  he  prav'd.  for  us  he  taught, 
For  ns  his  daily  works  he  wrought, 
By  words  and  sirens  and  actions,  thus 
Still  seeking,  not  himself,  but  us. 


■i  F<>r  u<  to  wicked  men  betrayed. 
ft  purged,  niock'd,  in  parpie  robe  array'd, 
He  b  ire  the  shameful  cross  Mid  death; 

For  us  at  length  gave  up  hit  breath. 
.')  For  us  he  rose  from  death  again, 
For  U4  he  went  on  high  t«i  reign, 

>'.-r  u>  la-  sent  hi-.  Spirit  here 

Tu  guide,  to  Strengthen,  and  to  cheer. 


286  S.  M. 

"  The  Lord  is  King." 
1  The  Lord  our  God  is  King; 
Hi-  role,  his  name  is  love : 
Let  earth  with  hallelujahs  ring 

Aud  heaven  respona  above  ; 


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2  His  conneeli  he  may  keep 

Hidden  from  mortal  light; 
Hi-  endi  may  Ik-  a  soundless  deep; 
Bat  ail  he  wills  tl  right. 

3  Never  shall  wrong  prevail, 

Whatever  hi>  foes  may  do: 

II.-  word  is  given,  and  shall  not  fail; 
For  all  he  saith  is  true. 

storms  may  mark  his  path  ; 
Darkness  may  o'er  it  brood: 
Tin;  round  world  shaken  with  Lis  wrath 
But  all  he  doth  is  good. 
5  Then  liner,  (he  Lord  is  King; 
Mii-r,  lor  his  nam*'  fa  love  ; 

:  th  with  hallelujahs  rinr, 
And  heaven  respond  above. 


THE     HOLY     SPIRIT. 


287  L.  M.  ,0 

The  Spirit  enlightening  nnd  reneicing. 

1  Lt'-rnal  Spirit,  we  t 

Aud  ling  tin;  wooden  of  thy  grace; 

Thy  power  conveys  our  bk-s>in<:s  down 
From  God  the  Father  and  the  Son. 

2  Enlightened  by  thine  heavenly  ray, 
Our  shades  and  darkness  turn  to  day; 
Thin'.-  inward  teachings  make  us  know 
Our  danger  and  our  refuge  too. 

3  Thy  power  and  elory  work  within. 
And  break  lbs  chains  of  reigning  sin; 
Our  wild,  imperious  lusts  subdue, 

And  form  our  wretched  hearts  anew. 

4  The  troubled  conscience  know*  thy  voice; 
Thy  cheering  words  awake  our  joys; 
Thy  words  allay  the  stormy  wind, 

Aud  calm  the  surges  of  the  mind. 

288  S.  M.  7S 

The  Guidance  of  the  Spirit. 

1  'Ti*  God  the  Spirit  leads 

In  path>  before  unknown; 
The  work  to  be  performed  is  ours, 
The  strength  is  all  his  owu. 

2  Supported  by  his  grace, 

We  <till  pursue  our  way: 

Ami  hope  ;it  la^t  to  reach  the  prize, 
Secure  in  endless  day. 

3  Tis  he  that  works  to  will, 

Tis  be  that  works  to  do; 
His  is  the  power  by  which  we  act, 
His  be  the  glory  too. 


289 


C.  M. 


Sovereignty  of  the  Spirit. 

1  The  blessed  Spirit,  like  the  wind, 

Blows  when  and  where  he  please; 
How  happy  are  the  men  who  feel 

The  soul-enlivening  breeze. ! 

2  II"  moulds  the  carnal  mind  afresh, 

Subdues  the  power  of  sin, 
Transforms  the  heart  of  stone  to  flesh, 
And  plants  his  grace  within. 

3  He  sheds  abroad  the  Father's  love. 

Applies  redeeming  blood, 
Bi  ■-  both  our  guilt  and  fear  remove, 
And  brings  us  home  to  God. 

4  Lord,  fill  each  dead,  benighted  soul 

With  light  and  life  and  . 
None  can  thy  mighty  power  control, 
Or  shall  thy  work  destroy. 


290 


C.  M, 


55 


Regeneration  by  the  Spirit. 

1  Mot  all  the  outward  forms  on  earth, 

Nor  rites  that  God  has  given, 
Nor  will  of  man,  nor  blood,  nor  birth, 
1  an  raise  a  toul  to  heaven. 

2  The  sovereign  will  of  God  alono 

(  rentes  as  heirs  of  gra 
Born  in  the  image  of  his  Son, 
A  new,  peculiar  race. 

3  The  Spirit,  like  some  heavenly  wind, 

Breathes  on  the  sons  ot  flesh, 
Creates  anew  the  carnal  mind, 
And  forms  the  man  afresh. 

4  Our  quickened  souls  awake  and  ri^e 

From  their  long  sleep  .,f  death  : 

On  heavenly  things  we  fix  our  **yes, 

And  prai&e  employs  our  breath'. 


58 


THE   HOLY    SPIRIT. 


291 


0.  M. 


Dependence  upon  the  Spirit. 

1  How  helpless  guilty  nature  lies, 

Unconscious  of  its  Loud  ! 
The  heart,  unchanged,  can  never  rise 
To  happiness  and  God. 

2  Can  aught  beneath  a  power  divine 

The  stubborn  will  subdue? 
'Tis  thine,  eternal  Spirit,  thine 
To  form  the  heart  anew. 

3  'Tis  thine  the  passions  to  recall. 

And  tip  ward  bid  them  ri>e, 
And  make  the  scales  of  error  fall 
From  reason's  darkened  eyes; 

•4  To  chase  the  shades  of  death  away, 
And  bid  the  sinner  live; 
A  beam  of  heaven,  a  vital  ray, 
'Tis  thine  alone  to  give. 

5  Oh,  change  these  wretched  hearts  of  ours, 
And  give  them  life  divine. ; 
Then  shall  our  passions  and  our  powers, 
Almighty  Lord,  be  thine. 


292 


8s  &  7s. 


100 


Prayer  for  the  Spirit. 

1  IToly  source  of  consolation, 

Light  and  life  thy  grace  imparts; 
Visit  us  in  thy  compassion; 
Guide  our  minds  and  till  our  hearts. 

2  Heavenly  blessings,  without  measure, 

Thou  canst  bring  tis  from  above; 
Lord,  we  ask  that  heavenly  treasure, 
Wisdom,  holiness,  and  love. 

3  Dwell  within  us,  blessed  Spirit; 

Where  thou  art  no  ill  can  come; 

Bless  us  now,  through  Jesus1  merit; 

Beign  in  every  heart  and  home. 


293 


L.  M. 


kV7 


The  Spirit  entreated  not  to  depart. 

1  Stay,  thou  insulted  Spirit,  stay. 

Though  I  have  done  thee  such  despite; 
Cast  not  a  sinner  quite  away, 
2s  or  take  thine  everlasting  flight. 

2  Though  I  have  most  unfaithful  been 

Of  all  who  e'er  thy  grace  received. 
Ten  thousand  times  thy  goodness  seen, 
Teu  thousand  times  thy  goodness  grieved. 

3  Yet.  oh,  the  chief  of  sinners  spare, 

In  honor  of  my  great  High  Priest; 
Nor,  in  thy  righteous  anger,  swear 
1  shall  not  see  thy  people's  rest. 

4  My  weary  soul,  0  God,  release; 

Uphold  me  with  thy  gracious  hand; 
>       Oh,  guide  me  into  perfect  peace, 
1  And  bring  me  to  the  promised  land. 


294 


S.  M. 


The  Holy  Ghost  u  here, 

1  The  Holy  Ghost  i«  here, 

Where  saints  in  prayer  acree, 
As  Jesus'  parting  gift  lie's  near 
Each  pleading  company. 

2  He  dwells  within  our  soul. 

An  ever  welcome  guest : 
He  reigns  with  absolute  control. 
As  monarch  in  the  breast. 

3  Our  bodies  are  his  shrine. 

And  he  Ol1  indwelling  Lord; 
All  hail,  thou  Comforter  divine, 
Be  evermore  adored. 

4  Obedient  to  thy  will, 

"We  wait  to  feel  thy  power, 
0  Lord  of  life,  our  hopes  fulfil, 
And  bless  this  hallowed  hour! 


295 


L.  M. 


90 


Prayer  for  enlightening  Grace. 

1  Come,  blessed  Spirit.  Source  of  light, 

Whose  power  and  grace  are  unconfined, 
Dispel  the  gloomy  shades  of  night. 
The  thicker  darkness  of  the  mind. 

2  To  mine  illumined  eyes  display 

The  glorious  truth  thy  words  reveal; 
Cause  hie  to  run  the  heavenly  way; 
Make  me  delight  to  do  thy  will. 

3  Thine  inward  teachings  make  me  know 

The  wonders  of  redeeming  love, 

The  vanity  of  things  below. 
And  excellence  of  things  above. 

4  While  through  these  dubious  paths  I  stray, 

Spread,  like  the  sun,  thy  beams  abroad; 
Oh,  show  the  dangers  of  the  way. 
And  guide  my  feeble  steps  to  God. 


296 


IB.  109 

Witness  of  the  Spirit  desired. 

1  Gracious  Spirit,  Love  divine, 
Let  thy  light  within  me  shine; 
All  my  guilty  fears  lemove  : 
Fill  me  with  thy  heavenly  love. 

2  Speak  thy  pardoning  grace  to  me; 
Set  the  burdened  sinner  free; 
Lead  me  to  the  Lamb  of  God; 
"Wash  me  in  his  precious  blood. 

3  Life  and  peace  to  me  impart; 

Seal  salvation  on  my  heart: 
Breathe  thyself  into  my  breast. 
Earnest  of  immortal  rest. 

4  Let  me  never  from  thee  stray; 
Keep  me  in  the  narrow  way; 
Fill  my  soul  with  joy  divine; 
Keep  me,  Lord,  forever  thine. 


THE    HOLY    jriUIT. 


50 


297 


C.  M. 

Spirit  of  Holiness. 


4d 


1  Spirit  of  holiness,  descend  ; 

Thy  people  wait  for  thee; 
Tliino  car.  in  kind  compassion,  hud; 
Let  us  thy  mercy  see. 

2  Behold,  thy  weary  churches  wait 

With  wishful,  longing  eyes; 
Let  us  no  more  lie  desolate;  « 

Oh,  bid  thy  light  arise. 

3  Thy  light  that  on  our  souls  hath  shone 

Leads  us  In  hope  to  thet : 
Let  us  not  feel  its  rays  alone, 
Aloue  thy  people  be. 

4  Oh,  bring  our  dearest  friends  to  God; 

Remember  those  ire  love; 

Fit  them  on  earth  for  thine  abode; 
Fit  them  for  joys  above. 

5  Spirit  of  holiness,  'tis  thine 

To  hear  our  feeble  prayer; 
Come,  f  r  we  wait  thy  p  >wer  divine, 
Let  us  thy  mercy  share. 

298  S.  M. 

Sanctifiying  Power. 

1  Come.  Holy  Spirit,  come, 

With  energy  divine. 
An  1  on  this  poor,  benighted  soul 
With  beams  of  mercy  shiue. 

2  M*lt,  melt  this  frozen  heart; 

This  stubborn  will  subdue; 
Each  evil  passion  overcome, 
And  form  me  all  anew. 

3  Mine  will  the  profit  be. 

But  thine  shall  be  the  praise; 
And  unto  thee  will  I  devote 
The  remnant  of  my  days. 


5  Come.  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 
Wiiii  all  thy  quickening  powers; 
Come,  shed  abroad  a  Saviour's  love, 
And  that  shall  kindle  ours. 


300 


L.  M. 


91 


103 


0SJT  Guardian  and  Guide. 

1  Come,  gracious  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 
With  light  and  comfort  from  above: 
Be  thou  our  Guardian,  thou  <>ur  Guide. 
O'er  every  thought  and  step  preside. 

2  To  us  the  light  of  truth  display. 

And  make  us  know  and  choose  thy  way  ; 
Plant  holy  fear  in  every  heart. 
That  we  from  God  may  ne'er  depart. 

3  Lead  us  to  holiness,  the  road 

Which  we  must  take  to  dwell  with  God; 
Lead  us  to  Christ,  the  living  way; 
Nor  let  us  from  his  pastures  stray. 

4  Lead  us  to  God,  our  final  rest, 
To  be  with  him  forever  blest: 
Lead  us  to  heaven,  its  bliss  to  share. 
Fulness  of  joy  forever  there. 


301 


H.  M. 


95 


299 


C.  M. 


Prayer  for  the  Spirit. 

1  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 

With  all  thy  quickening  powers, 
Kin  11"  a  flame  <>f  sacred  love 
In  these  cold  hearts  of  ours, 

2  Look  !  how  we  grovel  here  below, 

Fond  of  these  trifling  toys; 
Our  souls  can  neither  fly  nor  go 
To  reach  eternal  joys. 

3  In  vain  we  tune  our  formal  songs; 

In  vain  we  strive  to  rise; 
Hosannas  languish  on  our  tongues, 
And  our  devotion  dies. 

4  D"ar  Lord,  and  shall  we  ever  live 

At  this  poor  dving  rate. 
Our  love  so  faint,  so  cold  to  thee, 
And  thine  to  us  so  great ! 


Pleading  the  Promise  of  the  Spirit, 

1  0  thou  that  hearest  prayer, 

Attend  our  humble  cry, 
And  let  thy  servants  share 

Thy  blessing  from  on  high  : 
We  plead  the  promise  of  thy  word; 
Grant  us  thy  Holy  Spirit,  Lord. 

2  If  earthly  parents  hear 

Their  children  when  they  cry; 
If  they,  with  love  sincere, 

Their  varied  wants  supply.— 
Much  more  wilt  thou  thy  love  display, 
And  answer  when  thy  children  pray. 

3  Our  heavenly  Father,  thou; 

We.  children  of  thy  grace: 
Oh.  let  thy  Spirit  now 

Descend  and  fill  the  place: 
So  shall  we  feel  the  heavenly  flame, 
And  all  unite  to  piaise  thy  name. 

4  Oh.  may  that  sacred  fire, 

Descendine  from  above, 
Our  languid  hearts  inspire 

With  fervent  zeal  and  love : 
Enlighten  our  beclouded  eyes. 
And  teach  our  grovelling  souls  to  rise. 

5  And  send  thy  Spirit  down 

On  all  the  nations,  Lord, 
With  great  success  to  crown 

Th"  preaching  of  thy  word: 
Till  heathen  lands  shall  own  thy  sway. 
And  cast  their  idol  gods  away. 


60 


TRINITY. 


77 


302  7s.  t 

Breathings  after  the  Spirit. 

1  Holy  Ghost,  with  light  divine, 
Shine  upon  this  heart  of  mine; 
Chase  the  shades  of  night  away; 
Turn  the  darkness  into  day. 

2  Holy  Ghost,  with  power  divine, 
Cleanse  this  guilty  heart  of  mine; 
Long  has  sin,  without  control, 
Held  dominion  o'er  my  soul. 

3  Holy  Ghost,  with  joy  divine, 
Cheer  this  saddened  heart  of  mine; 
Bid  my  many  woes  depart; 

Heal  my  wounded,  bleeding  heart. 

4  Holy  Spirit,  all  divine, 

Dwell  within  this  heart  of  mine: 
Cast  down  every  idol  ihrone; 
Reign  supreme,  and  reign  alone. 

303  S.  M. 

Sanctifying  Power. 

1  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  come; 

Let  thy  bright  beams  arise ; 
Dispel  the  sorrow  from  our  minds, 
The  darkness  from  our  eyes. 

2  Convince  us  all  of  sin ; 

Then  lead  to  Jesus'"  blood, 
And  to  our  wondering  view  reveal 
The  mercies  of  our  God.. 

3  Revive  our  drooping  faith, 

Our  doubts  and  fears  remove. 
And  kindle  in  our  breasts  the  tlame 
Of  never-dying  love. 

4  'Tis  thine  to  cleanse  the  heart, 

To  sanctify  the  sord, 
To  pour  fresh  life  iu  every  part, 
And  new-create  the  whole. 

5  Dwell,  Spirit,  in  our  hearts; 

Our  minds  from  bondage  free; 
Then  shall  we  know  and  praise  and  love 
The  Father,  Sou,  and  thee. 


304 


L.  M. 


01 


Come  and  dwell  in  u$. 

1  Come,  O  Creator.  Spirit  blest, 
And  in  our  souls  take  up  thy  rest; 
Come,  with  thy  grace  and  heavenly  aid, 
To  fill  the  hearts  which  thou  hast  made. 

2  Great  Comforter,  to  thee  we  cry: 
O  highest  gift  of  God  most  high, 
O  fount  of  life,  O  fire  of  love, 
And  sweet  anointing  frpm  above. 

3  Kindle  our  senses  from  above. 

And  make  our  hearts  o'erflow  with  love  ; 
With  patience  firm,  and  virtue  high, 
The  weakness  of  our  flesh  supply. 

4  Far  from  us  drive  the  foe  we  dread, 
Ami  grant  us  thy  true  peace  instead; 
So  shall  we  not,  with  thee  for  guide, 
Turn  from  the  path  of  life  aside. 


305 


7s. 

Prayer  for  the  Spirit. 


1  Holy  Spirit,  from  on  high, 
Bend  o'er  us  a  pitying  eye; 
Now  refresh  the  drooping  heart; 
Bid  the  power  of  sin  depart. 

2  Light  up  every  dark  recess 
Of  our  hearts'  ungodliness; 
Show  us  every  devious  way 
Where  our  steps  have  gone  astray. 

3  Teach  us,  with  repentant  grief, 
Humbly  to  implore  relief; 
Then  the  Saviour's  blood  reveal, 
And  our  broken  spirits  heal. 

4  May  we  daily  grow  in  grace, 
And  pursue  the  heavenly  race, 
Trained  in  wisdom,  led  by  lore, 
Till  we  reach  our  rest  above. 


TRINI  T  Y. 


306 


8s,  7s,  &  4. 

Glory  to  the  Trinity. 


10? 


1  Glory  be  to  God  the  Father, 

Glory  be  to  God  the  Son, 
Glory  be  to  God  the  Spirit, 
Great  Jehovah  Three- in.  One; 

Glory,  glory, 
While  eternal  ages  run  f 

2  Glory  be  to  him  who  loved  ns, 

Washed  us  from  each  spot  and  stain ;- 
Glory  be  to  him  who  bought  us, 
Made  us  kings  with  him  to  reign ; 

Glory,  glory, 
To  the  Lamb  that  once  was  slain. 


3-  "Glory,  blessing, praise  eternal ! " 
Thus  the  choir  of  angels  sines; 
"Honor  riches,  power,  dominion  !" 
Thus  its  praise  creation  brings; 

Glory,  glory, 
Glory  to  the  King  of  kings! 


307 


H.  M. 


Praise  to  the  Trinity. 
I  We  give  immortal  praise 
For  Gocf  the  Father's  love, 
For  all  our  comforts  here, 
And  better  hopes  above : 
He  sent  his  own  I  To  die  for  sins 

Eternal  Son  |  That  we  had  done. 


THIN  IT  Y. 


»;i 


2  T<>  God  the  Son  belong! 

Immortal  glory  loo. 
Who  bought  as  with  his  blood 

Fn  m  everlasting  woe  : 
\nd  now  he  live*.       :  And  eeei  the  fruit 
And  now  he  r  Igns,    I  Of  all  his  pains. 

3  To  God  the  Spirit's  name 

Immortal  worship 
Whoee  new-creating  power 
Makes  the  dead  sinner  livo: 
His  work  completes  I  And  fills  the  soul 
dgn,       I  With  joy  divine. 

4  Almighty  God,  to  thee 

Be  endless  hon  >rs  done, 
The  undivided  Three, 

reatand  glorious  One: 
Whore  reason  Wis,  I  There  faith  | 
With  all  her  powers,  |  Aud  love  adores. 


308 


4  To  the  great  One  in  Three, 
The  highest  praises  be, 

Denes  evermore ; 
]f  ,  sovereign  niaj 
■ay  we  in  glorj  i 
And  to  eternity 

Low  and  adore. 


310 


L.  It 


a 


07 


Ilonor  to  God's  Name. 

1  To  the  name  of  God  on  high, 
God  of  might  and  majesty, 

:  heaven  and  earth  and  sea. 
Blessing,  praise, and  glory  be. 

2  To  the  name  of  Christ  the  Lord, 

if  i  So  I.  incarnate  Word. 
bj  whom  all  thing*  were  Hade, 

Be  an  endless  honor  paid. 

3  To  th^  Holy  Spirit  T>e> 
Equal  praise  eternally. 
With  the  Father  and  the  Son, 
One  in  name,  in  glory  one. 

4  ThK  th«  sons:  of  acres  past, 

d;  that  shall  forever  la.st ; 
Let  the  aire'*  yet  to  1"' 
Join  the  joyful  melody. 

309  6a  &  4?.  10„ 

The  Presence  of  the  Trinity  desired, 

1  Tome,  thon  almi<rhtr  King, 
Help  us  thy  name  to  sing, 

Help  us  to  prai-e  : 
Father,  sll-giorious, 
O'er  all  victorious, 
Come,  and  reign  over  its, 

Ancient  of  days. 

2  Come,  thon  incarnate  Word, 
Gird  on  thy  mighty  -word; 

Our  prayer  attend : 
Come,  and  thy  people  bless, 
And  give  thy  word  success; 
Spirit  of  holiness; 

On  us  descend. 

3  Comn.  holy  Comforter, 

Thy  sacred  witness  bear. 

In  this  glad  hour: 
Thou,  who  almighty  art, 
X>w  rule  in  every  heart. 
And  n^'er  from  us  depart, 

Spirit  of  power. 


Praise  to  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit. 

1  Praises  to  him  whose  love  has  given, 
In  Christ  his  Sou,  the  Life  of  heaven; 
Who  for  our  darki  s  light, 

And  turns  to  day  our  deepest  night. 

2  Praises  to  him,  in  grace  who  came. 
To  bear  our  woe  aud  sin  and  shame; 
Who  lived  to  die.  who  died  to  rise, 
The  God-accepted  sacrifice. 

3  Praises  to  him  who  sheds  abroad 
Within  our  hearts  the  love  of  God,— 

The  Spirit  of  all  truth  and  peace, 
Fountain  ofjof  and  holis 

4  To  Father.  Son,  and  Spirit,  now 
Our  hands  we  lift,  our  knees  we  bow; 
To  Jah-Jehovah  thus  we 

The  sinner's  endless  song  ul'praise. 


311 


L.  M. 


Praise  to  fie  Trinity. 
1  Blest  be  the  Father  and  his  love, 
To  whose  celestial  source  we  owe 
Ris  -  -    •>•  shove, 

And  rills  of  comfort  here  below. 

1  All  praise  to  thee,  great  Son  of  God. 

From  whose  dear, wounded  bo 

A        cious  stream  oi  vital  blood. 

The  fount  of  life  tor  dying  souls. 

3  We  eive  thee,  sacred  Spirit,  pr  i 

Who,  in  our  hearts  of  sin  ami  « 
Mak'st  livingsprings  of  _ 

And  into  boundless  glory  flow. 

4  Thus  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 

An  1  God  the  Spirit,  we  adore. 
That  sea  of  life  and  love  unknown, 
Without  a  bottom  or  a  shore. 


312 


L.  M. 


Prayer  fo  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit. 

1  Father  of  heaven,  whose  love  profound 
A  ransom  for  our  souls  hath  found, 

re  thy  throne  we  sinners  bend: 
To  us  thy  pardoning  love  extend. 

2  Almighty  Son.  incarnate  Word. 

Our  Prophet.  Priest,  Redeemer.  Lord, 
Before  thy  throne  we  sinners  bend  : 
To  us  thy  saving  grace  extend. 


3  Eternal  Spirit,  by  whose  breath 

The  soul  is  raised  from  sin  and  death, 
Before  thy  throne  we  sinners  bend  : 
To  us  thy  quickening  power  extend. 

4  Jehovah,  Father,  Spirit.  Son, 
Eternal  Godhead,  three  in  one, — 
Before  thy  throne  we  sinners  bend: 
Grace,  pardon,  life,  to  us  extend. 


313 


H.  M. 


"Holy,  holy,  holy,  Lord  God  Almighty.'1'' 

1  0  holy,  holy  Lord, 

Creation's  sovereign  King, 
Thy  majesty  adored, 
Let  all  thy  creatures  sing: 
Who  wast,  and  art,    I  Nor  time  shall  pee 
And  art  to  be ;  |  Thy  sway  depart. 

2  Great  are  thy  works  of  praise, 

0  God  of  boundless  might ; 
And  just  and  true  thy  ways, 

Thou  King  of  saints  in  light. 
Let  all  above,  I  Conspire  to  show 

And  all  below  |  Thy  power  and  love. 


3  Who  shall  not  fear  thee,  Lord, 

And  magnify  thy  name? 

Thy  judgments  sent  abroad 

Thy  holiness  proclaim  : 

Nations  shall  throng  I  And  thee  adore, 

From  every  shore.      |  In  holy  song. 

314  7s. 

Prayer  to  the  Triune  God. 

1  Holy  Father,  hear  my  cry, 

Holy  Saviour,  bend  thine  ear; 
Holy  Spirit,  come  thou  nigh  ; 
Father,  Saviour,  Spirit,  hear. 

2  Father,  save  me  from  my  sin ; 

Saviour,  I  thy  mercy  crave: 

Gracious  Spirit,  make  me  clean; 

Father,  Son,  and  Spirit,  save. 

3  Father,  let  me  taste  thy  love; 

Saviour,  fill  my  soul  with  poace; 
Spirit,  come  my  heart  to  move; 
Father,  Son,  and  Spirit  bless. 

4  Father.  Son,  and  Spirit— thou 

One  Jehovah, shed  abroad 

All  thy  grace  within  me  now; 

Be  my  Portion  and  my  God. 


110 


MAN 


315 


LOST. 

C.  M. 


115 


Sense  of  Depravity. 

1  Great  King  of  glory  and  of  grace, 

We  own  with  humble  shame, 

How  vile  is  our  degenerate  race, 

And  our  first  father's  name. 

2  We  live  estranged,  afar  from  God, 

And  love  the  distance  well ; 
With  haste  we  run  the  dangerous  road 
That  leads  to  death  and  hell. 

3  And  can  such  rebels  be  restored  ? 

Such  natures  made  divine? 

Let  sinners  see  thy  glorv.  Lord, 

And  feel  this  power  of  thine. 

4  We  raise  our  Father's  name  on  high, 

Who  his  own  Spirit  sends 
To  bring  rebellious  strangers  nigh, 
And  turn  his  foes  to  friends. 


316 


L.  M. 

Shapen  in  Iniquity. 


118 


1  Lord,  I  am  vile,— conceived  in  sin, 
And  born  unholy  and  unclean; 
Sprung  from  the  man  whose  guilty  fall 
Corrupts  the  race,  and  taints  us  all. 
6 


2  Soon  as  we  draw  our  infant  breath, 
The  seeds  of  sin  grow  up  for  death; 
!Thy  law  demands  a  perfect  heart; 
But  we're  defiled  in  every  part. 

3  0  Lord,  I  fall  before  thy  face; 
My  only  refuge  is  thy  grace  : 

No  outward  forms  can  make  me  clean ; 
The  leprosy  lies  deep  within, 

4  Jesus,  my  God,  thy  blood  alone 
Hath  power  sufficient  to  atone: 

Thy  blood  can  make  me  white  as  snow; 
No  human  power  could  cleanse  me  so. 

5  While  guilt  disturbs  and  breaks  my  peace 
Nor  flesh  nor  soul  hath  rest  or  ease  : 
Lord,  let  me  hear  thy  pard'ning  voice, 
And  make  my  broken  bones  rejoice. 


317 


S.  M. 


None  righteous. 

1  Ah  !  how  shall  fallen  man 

Be  just  before  his  God  ? 
If  he  contend  in  righteousness, 
We  fall  beneath  his  rod. 

2  If  he  our  way  should  mark 

With  strict,  inquiring  eyes, 
Could  we  for  one  of  thousand  faults 
A  just  excuse  devise? 


LOST. 


3  The  mountains,  in  thy  wr.itli, 

Their  ancient  seats  forsake; 
The  trembling  earth  deesfta  her  place; 
Her  rooted  pillars  shako. 

4  All!  how  shall  guilty  man 

.  I  with  Bach  a  Godl 
None,  none  can  meet  hira.  and 
But  through  the  Saviour's  blood. 


31$ 


8.  M. 


in; 


16S 


Man'<  St  ite  b>j  Xature. 

1  II   w  heavy  is  the  night 

That  hangs  upon  our  eyes,  , 

Til  Christ,  with  bis  reviving  light, 
<  Per  our  dark  BOUll 

2  Our  guilty  spirits  drea  1 

To  meet  roe  wrath  of  Heaven; 
But.  in  his  righteousnes<  arrayed, 
We  see  our  sins  forgiven. 

3  Unholy  and  impure 

Are  all  our  thoughts  and  ways: 
His  hands  infected  nature  cure 
With  sanctifying  grace. 

4  The  p  overs  of  hell  ■ 

To  hold  <mr  souls  in  vain: 

-   oa  of  bondage  free, 
And  breaks  the  cruel  chain. 

ire  adore  thy  ways 
T.»  bring  us  near  t 
Thy  sovereign  power,  thy  healing  grace, 
And  thine  atoning  blood. 

319  C.  M. 

-   .ner  alive  icithoui  As  Laic. 

1  Lord,  how  secure  nrj  -  was, 

And  felt  no  inward  dr  ad! 
I  was  alive  without  the  law. 
An  1  thought  my  sins  were  dead. 

2  My  hones  of  heaven  were  firm  and  bright 

But  since  the  precept  came 
With  a  convincing  power  and  light, 
I  rind  how  vile  I  am. 

3  My  sruilt  appeared  but  small  before, 

i  ill  I  w  ith  terror  saw 

rfect,  holy,  just,  and  pure, 
Is  thine  eternal  law. 

4  Then  ielt  my  soul  the  heavy  load; 

My  *ins  revived  again  : 
I  ha  1  provoked  a  dreadful  God, 
And  all  my  hopes  were  slain. 

5  My  God,  I  cry  with  every  breath 

For  some  kind  power  to  save, 
Oh  break  the  yoke  of  sin  and  death, 
And  thus  redeem  the  slave. 

320  C.  M. 

Self -righteousness  renounced. 
1  Vain  are  the  hopes  the  sons  of  men 
On  their  own  wo  k«  have  built: 
Their  hearts  by  nature  all  unclean. 
And  all  their  actions  guilt.. 


W  and  Gentile  sile:.- 
Without  a  murmuring  word; 
Let  all  the  race  of  man  i 
Their  guilt  before  the  Lord. 

3  In  vain  we  a-  .  teOUB  law 

To  justify  us  n  >W  ; 

Since  to  convince  and  to  condemn 
1-  all  the  law  can  do. 

4  Jesus,  how  glorious  is  thy  grace ! 

When  in  thy  name  we  trust, 
Our  faith  receives  a  right 
That  makes  the  sinner  just. 


321 


L.  M. 


Lo*t  xciOiout  Cnrist.' 


j  1  Buried  in  shadows  of  the  night 
We  lie,  till  Christ  restores  the  light; 
Till  he  descends  to  heal  the  blind. 
And  chase  the  darkness  of  the  mind. 

2  Our  guilty  souls  are  drowned  in  I 

m  deep  disti 

ling  the  Lord  our  llighteou>ness. 

3  Jesus  beholds  where  Satan 

inda  his  slav-  -  una; 

11    seta  the  prisoners  free,  and  breaks 
The  iron  bondage  from  our  necks. 

4  Poor,  helpless  woiins)  in  thee  posi  ■ 

.  wisdom,  power,  and  rigute  tusnesj; 

Thou  art  our  mighty  All.  and  we 
Give  our  whole  selves,  U  Lord,  to  thee. 


302 


1S5 


C.  P.  M. 


rwnasv 

1  Awaked  by  Sinai's  awful  sound. 
My  soul  in  bonds  of  guilt  I  found, 

And  knew  not  where  t  ]  j 
si  truth  did  loud  pr 
"  The  sinner  must  be  born  .. 
Or  sink  in  endless  woe." 

2  Amazed  I  stood,  but  could  not  tell 
Which  way  to  shun  the  gates  of  hell, 

For  death  and  hell  drew  near; 
I  strove,  in  leed,  but  strove  in  vain  : 
.  i  sinner  must  be  born  again," 
Still  sounded  in  m> 

3  When  to  the  law  I  trembling  fled, 
It  poured  its  curses  on  my  head; 

I  no  relief  could  rind : 
This  fearful  truth  increased  my  pain; 
"  The  sinner  must  be  born  again  " 

O'erwhelmed  my  tortured  "mind. 

*  But  while  I  thus  in  anguish  lay, 
Jesus  ofHaa*reth  passed  that  way. 

And  felt  his  pity  move: 
The  sinner,  by  his  Justice  slain, 
NOW  by  his  grace  is  born  again. 

And  sings  "redeeming  love. 


WARNED  AXD  ENTREATED. 


323 


L.  M. 


1S1 


Union  of  Pleas. 

1  Why  will  ye  waste  on  trifling  cares 
That  life  which  God's  compassion  spares; 
While,  in  the  various  range  of  thought, 
The  one  thing  needful  is  forgot. 

2  Shall  God  invite  you  from  above? 
Shall  Jesus  urge  his  dying  love? 

Shall  troubled  conscience  <nvc  you  pain, 
And  all  these  pleas  unite  ill  vain? 

3  Not  ho  your  eyes  will  always  view 
Those  objects  which  you  now  pursue; 
Not  so  will  heaven  and  hell  appear, 
When  death's  decisive  hour  is  near. 

4  Almighty  God,  thy  grace  impart: 
Fix  deep  conviction  on  each  heart; 
Nor  let  us  waste  on  trifling  cares 
That  life  which  thy  compassion  spares. 

324  7s.  t„ 

The  Sinner  pointed  to  the  Judgment. 

1  "When  thy  mortal  life  is  fled, 

When  the  death-shades  o'er  thee  spread, 
"When  is  finished  thy  career, 
Sin  tier,  where  wilt  thou  appear? 

2  When  the  world  has  passed  away, 
JkVhen  draws  near  the  judgment  day, 
When  the  awful  trump  shall  sound, 
Say,  oh,  where  wilt  thou  be  found? 

3  When  the  Judge  descends  in  light, 
Clothed  in  majesty  and  might, 
When  the  wicked  quail  with  fear, 
Where,  oh,  where  wilt  thou  appear? 

4  What  shall  soothe  thy  bursting  heart, 
When  the  saints  and  thou  must  part? 
When  the  good  with  joy  are  crowned, 
Sinner,  where  wilt  thou  be  found? 

5  While  the  Holy  Ghost  is  nigh, 
Quickly  to  the  Saviour  fly  : 
Then  shall  peace  thy  spirit  cheer; 
Then  in  heaven  shalt  thou  appear. 


325 


C.  M. 


134 


Anticipations  of  the  Judgment. 

1  When  rising  from  the  bed  of  death, 

Overwhelmed  with  guilt  and  fear, 
I  see  my  Maker  face  to  face, 
Oh,  how  shall  I  appear? 

2  If  yet.  while  pardon  may  be  found, 

And  mercy  may  be  sought, 
My  heart  with  inward  terror  shrinks, 
And  trembles  at  the  thought: 

3  When  thou,  0  Lord,  shalt  stand  disclosed 

In  majesty  severe, 
And  sit  in  judgment  on  my  soul, 
Oh.  how  shall  I  appear? 


117 


4  But  there's  forgiveness,  Lord,  with  thee 
Thy  nature  is  benign  ; 
Thy  pardoning  mercy  I  implore, 
For  mercy,  Lord,  is  thine. 

326  L.  M. 

Eternity  anticipated. 

1  Eternity  is  just  at  hand; 

And  shall  I  waste  my  ebbing  sand, 
And  careless  view  departing  day, 
And  throw  my  inch  of  time  away? 

2  Eternity  !  tremendous  sound  ! 

To  guilty  souls  a  dreadful  wound  ; 
But.  oli.  if  Christ  and  heaven  be  mine, 
How  sweet  the  accents,  how  divine ! 

3  Be  this  my  chief,  my  only  care, 

My  high  pursuit,  my  ardent  prayer, 
An  interest  in  the  Saviour's  blood, 
My  pardon  sealed,  my  peace  with  God.' 

4  Search.  Lord,  oh,  search  my  inmost  heart, 
And  light  and  hope  and  joy  impart; 
Frotn  guilt  and  error  set  me  free. 
And  guide  me  safe  to  heaven  and  thee. 


327 


L.  M. 


116 


120 

Expostulation  with  the  Sinner. 

1  0  sinner,  why  so  thoughtless  grown  ? 

Why  in  such  dreadful  haste  to  die? 
Daring  to  leap  to  worlds  unknown  ; 
Heedless  against  thy  God  to  fly  ? 

2  Wilt  thou  despise  eternal  fate, 

Urged  on  by  sin's  delusive  dreams  ? 
Madly  attempt  th'  infernal  gate. 
And  force  thy  passage  to  the  flames? 

3  Stay,  sinner,  on  the  gospel  plain-. 

And  hear  the  Lord  of  life  unfold 
TIk1  glories  of  his  dying  pains, 
Forever  telling,  yet  untold. 

328  S.  M. 

Life  and  Death. 

1  Oh,  where  shall  rest  be  found,— 

Rest  for  the  weary  soul? 
'Twere  vain  the  ocean  depths  to  sound, 
Or  pierce  to  either  pole. 

2  The  world  can  never  give 

The  bliss  for  which  we  sigh  : 
'Tis  not  the  whole  of  life  to  lire, 

Xor  all  of  death  to  die. 
j      3  Beyond  this  vale  of  tears 

There  is  a  life  above. 
Unmeasured  by  the  flight  of  years; 

And  all  that  life  is  love. 
!      4  There  is  a  death  whose  pans: 

Outlasts  the  fleeting  breath: 
Oh.  what  eternal  horrors  hang 

Around  the  second  death  ! 
5  Lord  God  of  truth  and  grace. 

Teach  os  that  death  to  shun  : 
L"<t  we  be  banished  from  thy  face, 

And  evermore  undone. 


329  7s. 

Pleading  xcith  the  Sinner. 

1  Sinners,  turn:  why  will  ye  die? 
(Jo. I,  ronr  Maker,  asks  you  why; 
God,  who  did  your  being  give, 

Made  you  with  himself  to  live. 

2  Sinners,  turn;  why  will  ye  die? 
God.  >  our  Saviour,  ask*  >.>u  why. 
Will  ye  not  ia  him  believe  .' 

lie  has  died  that  ye  might  live. 

3  Sinners,  turn  ;  why  will  ye  die? 

.  the  Spirit,  asks  >  ou  why. 
Often  with  you  has  he  strove, 
Wooed  you  to  embrace  his  love. 

4  "Will  ve  not  nil  grace  receive? 
Will  ye  still  refuse  to  lire! 

0  > •■'  dying  sinners,  why, 
Why  will  ye  forever  die  ? 


330 


6s  &  4s. 

The  Call  to-day. 

1  To-day  the  Saviour  calls; 

Ye  wanderers  come ; 

Oh,  ye  benighted  souls, 

Why  longer  roam? 

2  To-day  the  Saviour  calls  : 

Oh,  hear  him  now; 
Within  these  sacred  walls 
To  Jesus  bow. 

3  To-day  the  Saviour  calls: 

For  re  luge  fly  ; 
The  storm  of  justice  falls, 
And  death  is  nigh. 

4  The  Spirit  calls  to-day: 

Yield  to  his  power; 
Oh,  crieve  him  not  away: 
"lis  mercy's  hour. 


194 


331 


isr 


<s. 

Important  Question*. 

1  Sinner  what  hast  thou  to  show- 
Like  the  joys  believen  know? 
Ia  thy  path,  of  fading  flowers.  * 
Half  so  bright,  so  sweet,  as  ours? 

2  Doth  a  skilful,  healing  friend 
Ou  thy  daily  path  attend. 

And,  where  thorns  and  stine*  abound, 
Shed  a  balm  ou  every  wound? 

3  When  the  tempest  rolls  on  high, 
Hast  thou  still  a  refuge  night 
Can,  oh,  can  thy  dyiinz  breath 
Summon  one  more  strong  than  death? 

4  Canst  thou,  in  that  awful  day. 
Fearless  tread  the  gloomy  way, 
Plead  a  glorious  ransom  given, 
Burst  from  earth,  and  soar  to  heaven  ? 

6* 


7s.  Gl.  its 

Who  is  it  that  smote  Ihce  f 

1  ITeart  of  stone,  relent,  relent; 

Break,  by  Jeans1  croai  rabdned; 
Bee  his  body  mangled,  rent, 

ared  with  a  gore  of  blood  : 
Sinful  soul,  what  hast  thou  done? 
Crucified  th'  eternal  Son. 

2  Ye*,  thy  sn*  have  done  the  deed. 

Driven  the  nails  that  fixed  him  there, 
Crowned  with  thorns  hi*  sacred  head, 

Plunge  1  into  his  side  the  spear, 
Mail"  hi*  >oul  a  sacrifice. 
While  lor  sinful  man  he  dies. 

3  Wilt  thoH  let  him  Meed  in  vain? 

Still  to  death  thy  Lord  DUTtfOel 
Open  all  hi*  wounds  again  1 

And  the  shameful  ernes  renew? 
No;  with  all  my  sins  Til  part; 
Break,  oh,  break,  my  bleeding  heart. 


333 


8s,  7s,  &  4. 

Sinners  entreated. 


1  Sinners,  will  you  scorn  the  message 

Sent  in  mercy  from  above? 
Every  sentence,  oh.  how  tender! 
Every  line  is  fill  1  of  love: 

Listen  to  it ; 
Every  line  is  full  of  love. 

2  Hear  the  heralds  of  the  compel 

News  from  Zion's  King  proclaim: 
"Pardon  to  each  rebel  sinner: 
Free  forgiveness  in  his  name:  " 

How  important ! 
"  Free  forgiveness  in  his  name." 

3  Tempted  souls,  they  brim:  you  succor; 

Fearful  hearts,  they  quell  your  fears; 
And.  with  new*  of  consolation, 
Chase  away  the  falling  tears; 

Tender  herald*. 
Chase  away  the  falling  tears. 

4  Who  hath  our  report  heliered  ? 

Who  received  the  joyful  word? 
Who  embraced  the  new*  of  pardon 
Offered  to  you  by  the  Lord? 

Can  you  slight  it. 
Offered  to  you  by  the  Lord  ? 


334 


C.  M. 


i«i 

Exhortation  to  Repentance. 

1  "  Repent  !M  the  voice  celestial  cries; 

N  •  longer  dare  delay  : 
The  soul  that  scorns  the  mandate  dies. 
And  meets  a  fiery  day. 

2  No  more  the  sovereign  eve  of  God 

O'er  ooks  the  crimes  of  men  ; 
Hi*  herald*  now  are  sent  abroad 
To  warn  the  world  of  sin. 


3  0  sinners,  in  his  presence  bow, 

And  all  your  guilt  confess; 
Embrace  the  offered  Saviour  now, 
Nor  trifle  with  his  grace. 

4  Bow  ere  the  awful  trumpet  sound. 

And  call  you  to  his  bar: 
His  mercy  knows  th'  appointed  bound, 
And  yields  to  justice  there. 

5  Amazing  love,  that  yet  will  call, 

And  yet  prolo-ig  our  days! 
Our  hearts,  subdued  by  goodness,  fall 
And  weep  and  love  and  praise. 

335  S.  M.  1S! 

Do  not  delay. 

1  And  canst  thou,  sinner,  slight 

The  call  of  love  divine  ? 
Shall  God  with  tenderness  invite, 
And  gain  no  thought  of  thine? 

2  Wilt  thou  not  cease  to  grieve 

The  Spirit  from  thy  breast. 
Till  he  thy  wretched  soul  shall  leave 
With  all  thy  sins  oppressed? 

3  To-day  a  pardoning  God 

Will  hear  the  suppliant  pray; 
To-day.  a  Saviour's  cleansing  blood 
Will  wash  thy  guilt  away. 

4  But  grace  so  dearly  bought 

1 1  yet  thou  wilt  despise, 
Thy  fearful  doom. with  sorrow  fraught, 
Will  fill  thee  with  surprise. 

336  C.  M. 

The  Gospel  Invitation. 

1  Come,  sinner,  to  the  gospel  feast ; 

Oh.  come  without  delay  ; 
For  there  is  room  in  Jesus'  breast 
For  all  who  will  obey. 

2  There's  room  in  God's  eternal  love 

To  save  thy  precious  soul ; 
Boom  in  the  Spirit's  grace  above 
To  heal  and  make  thee  whole. 

3  There's  room  within  the  church,  redeemed 

With  blood  of  Christ  divine; 
Boom  in  the  white-robed  throng,convened, 
For  that  dear  soul  of  thine. 

4  There's  room  in  heaven  among  the  choir, 

And  barps  and  crowns  of  gold. 
And  glorious  palms  of  victory  there, 
And  joys  that  ne'er  were  told. 

5  There's  room  around  thy  Father's  board 

For  thee  and  thousands  more  : 
Oh.  come  and  welcome  to  the  Lord; 
Yea,  come  this  very  hour. 


191) 


337 


L.  M. 


i*4i 

Sinners  invited  to  immediate  Repentance. 

1  While  life  prolongs  its  precions  light, 

Mercy  is  found,  and  peace  is  given  ; 

But  soon,  ah.  soon,  approaching  night 

Shall  blot  out  every  hope  of  heaven. 


2  While  God  invites,  how  blest  the  day! 

How  sweet  the  gospel's  charming  sound ! 
Come,  sinners,  haste,  oh,  haste  away, 

While  yet  a  pardoning  God  is  found. 

3  Soon,  borne  on  time's  most  rapid  wing, 

Shall  death  command  you  to  the  grave, 
Before  his  bar  your  spirits  bring. 
And  none  be  found  to  hear  or  save. 

4  In  that  lone  land  of  deep  despair. 

No  Sabbath's  heavenly  light  shall  rise, 
No  God  regard  your  bitter  prayer, 
No  Saviour  call  you  to  the  skies. 

5  While  God  invites;  how  blest  the  day! 

How  sweet  I  he  gospel's  charming  sound ! 
Come,  sinners,  haste,  oh,  haste  away. 
While  yet  a  pardoning  God  is  found. 


338 


L.  M. 

The  Sinner  urged. 


120 


1  Haste,  traveler,  haste :  the  night  comes  on, 
And  many  a  shining  hoar  is  gone : 

The  storm  is  gathering  in  the  west. 
And  thou  far  off  from  home  and  rest. 

2  The  rising  tempest  sweeps  the  sky; 
The  rains  descend,  the  winds  are  high; 
The  waters  swell,  and  death  and  fear 
Beset  thy  path,  nor  refuge  near. 

3  Oh.  yet  a  shelter  you  may  gain, 
A  covert  from  the  wind  and  rain; 
A  hiding-place,  a  rest,  a  home, 

A  refuge  from  the  wrath  to  come  ! 

4  Then  linger  not  in  all  the  plain ; 
Flee  for  thy  life;  the  mountain  gain; 
Look  not  behind  ;  make  no  delay  j 
Oh,  speed  thee,  speed  thee  on  thy  way ! 


isr 


59  7s. 

Delay  deprecated. 

1  Haste,  0  sinner;  now  be  wise: 

Stay  not  tor  the  morrow's  sun  ; 
Wisdom  if  you  still  despise, 
Harder  is  it  to  be  won. 

2  Haste,  and  mercy  now  implore; 

Stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun, 
Lest  thy  season  should  be  o'er 
Ere  tliis  evening's  stage  by  rSSL 

3  Haste,  0  sinner,  now  return  : 

Stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun. 
Lest  thy  lamp  should  cease  to  burn 
Ere  salvation's  work  is  done. 

4  Haste,  0  sinner;  now  be  blest; 

Stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun, 
Lest  perdition  thee  arrest 
Ere  the  morrow  is  begun. 


WAHNED  AND  ENTREATED. 


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lis. 


187 

The  Sinner  reamed  ayainft  Delay. 

-.  draw  Liear 
The  w  r  niee  ; 

No  price  Is  demanded  ;  the  Sa\  iour  i-t  here  : 
Redemption  ii  purchased,  salvation  is  free. 
2  Delay  not,  delay  not:  why  lonsT  ahu«c 

The  lr>ve  nil  1  --us.  thy  God? 

To   wash    and   be  cle.m»ed   in    Lis   pardoning 
blood? 
\  delar  not,  O  "Inner,  to  come, 

-    and  cills  thee  to-day* 
'i  the  «hade^  of  the  tomb; 
..    »s*ge.  unheeded,  will  .soon  pass  away. 

4  May  not.  delay  not:  the  Fpiri:  of  price. 

Long  rricvd  aud  re.siiiel,  mmj  taic<;  his  bai 
flight, 
- 
To  sink  in  the  gloom  of  eternity's  night. 

5  Delay  not,  delay  not ;  the  hour  I?  at  hand  : 

The  '>arth  snail  dissolve,  and  the  heavens  shall 

fade ;  [stand  ; 

:.  rrna:l  *r. i  gr<*?u,  in  thejndfrment  Khali 

Waal  helper,  then,  .-inner,  shall  lend  thee  bi« 
aid  ? 


m 


m 


S.  M. 


188 


Come  to-day. 
1  Ye  sinners,  fear  the  Lord, 
While  yet  'tis  called  to-day: 
n  will  the  awful  voice  of  death 

Command  your  souls  away. 

D  will  the  hai 

.  nmer  soon  ]>r-  p*er: 
0  sinners,  then  your  injui  i 

Will  heed  your  cries  M  I .. 

3  Then,  while  'tis  called  to-day, 

•.  sinners,  haste,  <>h.  haste  away, 
While  pardou  may  he  found. 


342 


L.  M. 

Wit  He  Life  lasts. ' 


117 


1  Lift  ii  the  time  to  serve  the-  Lord, 

* :  r  1 1  *^  V  insure  the  great  reu 

And  while  the  lamp  holds  out  to  hum. 
Oh,  hasten,  sinner,  to  return  ! 

2  Life  is  the  hour  tliat  God  has  giveik 
T     'scape  from  hell  and  fly  to  heuv'n, 

lay  of  grace  when  mortals  may 
>•■«  arc  the  Meanings  of  the  day. 

3  The  living  know  that  they  must  die, 

-  their  dnst  most  li*: 
Then  hare  no  share  in  sll  that's 

Beneath  the  circle  of  the  <nn. 

4  Then  what  my  thought*!  d^-sirrn  to  do. 
My  hands,  with  all  yr.ur  misht  pursue; 

evice  n'.r  wr.rk  i*  f^und. 
Nor  faith  nor  hope,  beneath  the  ground. 


18i> 


343  7s.  !„, 

F«  Sinner  enb'eated  to  airake. 

1  Sinner,  ronse  thee  fr'-m  thy  ft] 
Wak»-.  and  Or*er  thy  folly  Weep: 

thy  spirit,  dark  and  dead; 
Jen  ght  to  shed, 

2  Wake  f:   m sleep:  arise  from  death; 

•  bright  and  living 

Watchful,  tread  that  path;  be  s 

thy  folly  ;  seek  the  r] 

3  Leave  thy  folly;  cease  from  crime; 
From  this  hour  redeem  thy  time; 

are  without  delay ; 

Evil  is  thy  mortal  day, 

4  Oh.  then,  rouse  thee  from  thy  sleep; 
Wake,  and  o'er  thy  folly  » 

J  sui  calli  from  death  and  night; 
J   nu  wails  to  shed  his  light. 

a  m. 

Importance  */  Hs-dnf/. 

1  To-morr<>w.  Lord,  hi 
Lodged  in  tli  liand; 

And  if  its  sun  arise  and  shine, 
Jt  shines  by  thy  command. 

2  The  present  moment  flies, 

And  hears  our  life 
Oh.  male-  thy  servants  truly  nil 
That  they  may  live  to-day. 

D  this  fleeting  hour 
I  ang, 
Awake,  by  thy  almighty  i 

The  aged  and  the  young, 

4  Orie  thim?  demand*  our  care  ; 
oh.  sued, 

Li  st,  alighted  once,  the  season  fair 
Should  never  be  renewed. 

Jeans  may  we  fly. 
Swill  ight, 

I.e'  '  :hh  rhould  die 

In  sudden,  endless  night. 


345 


S.  M. 


The  Eccniug'it  Teuton. 

mill  declining  lay. 

How  fa«t  it««  moments  fly. 

■  '■A  irloomy  shade 

Gains  on  the  western  sky .' 

2  Ye  mortal*,  mark  its  pare, 

use  the  hours  of  light: 
F"r  know,  its  Maker  can  <'.mmand 
An  instant,  endless  night. 

glory  to  the  L^rd, 
Who  rules  the  rolling  sphere: 
Submissive,  a*  Ins  footstool  bow, 

And  seek  salvation  there. 


(58 


346 


S.  M.  18M 

The  accepted  Time. 
1  Now  is  th'  accepted  time; 
Now  is  the  day  of  grace  : 
Now,  sinners,  come,  without  delay, 
And  seek  the  Saviour's  face. 


2  Now  is  th'  accepted  time: 
The  Saviour  calls  to-day  ; 
To-morrow  it  may  be  too  late; 
Then  why  should  you  delay  ? 

0  N<»w  is  th'  accepted  time; 
The  gospel  bids  you  come. 
And  every  promise  in  his  word 
Declares  there  yet  is  room. 

4  Lord,  draw  reluctant  souls. 
And  feast  them  with  thy  love 
Then  will  the  angels  swiftly  fly 
To  bear  the  news  above. 


3±7 


S.  M. 


CONVICTED    OF   SIX. 


124 


To-day  harden  not  your  Hearts. 

1  The  Lord  Jehovah  calls; 
Be  every  ear  inclined  ; 

May  Bach  a  voice  awake  each  heart. 
And  captivate  the  mind. 

2  If  he  in  thunder  speak. 
Earth  trembles  at  his  nod ; 

But  milder  accents  here  proclaim 
The  condescending  God, 

3  Oh,  harden  not  your  hearts. 
But  hear  his  voice  to-day  ; 

Lest,  ere  to-morrow's  earliest  dawn, 
He  call  your  souls  away. 

4  Almighty  God,  pronounce 
The  word  <f  conquering  grace; 

So  shall  the  flint  dissolve  to  tears. 
And  scorners  seek  thy  face. 

L.  M.  1S0 

EjTX>$tidcrfion. 

1  Oh.  do  not  let  the  word  depart. 

And  close  thine  eyes  against  the  light; 
Poor  sinner,  harden  not  thy  heart: 
Thou  woukist  be  saved;  why  not  to-night? 

2  To-morrow's  sun  may  never  rise 

To  bless  thy  long  deluded  sicrht ; 
This  is  the  time ;  oh.  then  be  who  | 
Thou  wouldst  be  Bavsd  :  why  net  to-night  ? 

3  Our  God  in  pity  lingers  still : 

And  wilt  thou  thus  his  love  requite? 

Ben   unco  at  length  thy  stubborn  will : 

Thou  would-«t  be  saved:  whj  not  to-night? 

!    4  Our  blessed  Lord  refuses  none 

Who  would  to  hint  their  souls  unite: 
Then  be  the  work  of  ernce  bosun  : 

Thou  wou'.dn  be  saved:  why  no;  to-nij?ht? 


349  L.  M. 

Hardness  of  Heart  lamented. 

1  Lord,  shed  a  beam  of  heavenly  day 
To  melt  this  stubborn  stone  away; 
N   m  thaw,  with  rays  of  love  divine, 
This  heart,  this  frozen  heart,  of  mine. 

2  The  rocks  can  rend:  the  earth  can  quake: 
The  seas  can  roar;  the  mountains  shake: 
Of  feeling  all  things  show  some  sign 
But  this  unfeeling  heart  of  mine. 

3  To  hear  the  sorrows  fhoa  hast  felt, 
All  but  an  adamant  would  melt: 
Goodness,  and  wrath  in  vain  combine 
To  move  this  stupid  heart  of  mine. 

4  But  One  can  yet  perform  the  deed; 
That  One  in  all  his  grace  I  need; 
Thy  Spirit  rt\n  from  dross  refine 
And  melt  this  stubborn  heart  of  mine. 

3  0  Breath  of  life,  breathe  on  my  soul ! 
On  me  let  streams  i  f  mercy  roil; 
N  >w  thaw,  with  rays  of  love  divir.o. 
This  heart,  this  frozen  heart,  of  mine. 


350 


S.  M. 


ISO 


348 


Hope  from  the  Gospel  only. 

1  God's  holy  law.  tranrrossed. 
Speaks  nothing  but  despair; 

Convinced  of  guilt,  with  grief  oppressed. 
We  find  no  comfort  there. 

2  Not  all  our  groans  and  tears, 
Nor  works  which  we  have  done, 

i      Nor  vows.  r,nr  promises,  nor  prayers, 
Can  e'er  for  sin  atone. 

3  Belief  alone  is^  round 
In  Jesus'  precious  blood  : 

*Tis  this  that  healfl  the  mortal  wound, 
And  reconciles  to  God. 

'  4  Hieh  lifted  on  the  cross, 
The  spotless  Victim  dies: 
Th;s  is  salvation's  only  source 
Hence  all  our  hopes  arise. 


551 


L.  M. 


Pardon  penitently  implored. 

1  Show  pity.  Lord:  0  Lord,  forgive; 
L"t  a  repenting  rebel  live ; 
Are  not  thy  mercies  larce  and  free? 
May  not  a  sinner  trust  in  thee? 

2  My  crime?,  though  great,  cannot  surpass 
The  power  and  glory  of  thy  grace: 
Great  God,  thy  nature  hath  no  bound; 
So  let  thy  pardoning  love  be  found. 


CONVICTED  OF  SIN 


61) 


3  On,  wash  my  soul  from  every  Bin, 
And  make  my  guilty  conscience  clean; 
Here,  on  my  heart.  the  burden  lies, 
Ami  past  offences  pain  nunc  eye* 

4  My  lips,  with  shame,  my  sins  confess, 
Against  thy  taw,  against  thy  gr  . 
Lord,  should  thy  judgment 

1  am  condemned,  but  thou  art  clear. 

5  Should  sudden  vengeance  seize  my  breath, 
I  must  pronounce  thee  just  in  death; 

And  it"  my  soul  were  sent  to  hell. 
Thy  righteous  law  approves  it  well. 

ive  a  trembling  sinner.  Lord,  • 
Whose  hopejstill  hovering  round  thy  wonl, 
Would  licht  on  some  sweet  promise  there, 

Bome  sore  support  against  despair. 

352  L.  II.  ,„ 

Prayer  of  the  Publican. 

1  "With  broken  heart  and  contrite  sigh, 
A  trembling  sinner,  Lord.  I  cry; 
Thy  pardouing  Brace  is  rich  and  free: 
o  God,  be  merciful  to  me] 

2  I  smite  upon  my  troubled  breast, 

"With  deep  and  conscious  guilt  oppressed; 
Christ  and  his  cross  my  only  plea: 
0  God,  be  merciful  to  me  ! 

3  Far  off  I  stand  with  tearful  eye?. 
Nor  dare  uplift  them  to  the  skies; 
But  thou  dost  all  my  anguish  see: 
O  God,  be  merciful  to  me  ! 

4  \or  alms,  nor  deeds  that  I  have  done, 
<  'an  for  s  single  sin  stone ; 

To  Calvary  alone  I  Bee: 

0  God,  be  merciful  to  uie! 

3  And  when,  redeemed  from  sin  and  hell. 
With  all  the  ransomed  throng  I  dwell, 
My  raptured  song  shall  ever  be,   • 
God  has  beeu  merciful  to  me  ! 

353  C.  M. 

A  neic  Heart  desired. 

1  With  gnilt  oppressed,  bowel  down  with  siu, 

Beneath  its  load  I  groan  ; 
Give  me,  0  Lord,  a  heart  ol'  flesh; 
Remove  this  heart  ol'  stone. 

2  A  burdened  sinner,  lo  !  I  come, 

In  dread  of  death  and  hell; 
Oh.  seal  my  pardon  with  thy  blood, 
And  all  my  fears  dispel. 

3  Nor  peace  nor  rest  my  soul  can  find, 

Till  thy  dear  cross  I  sec  ■ 
Till  there  in  humble  faith  levy, 
*'  The  Saviour  died  for  me." 

4  Oh.  eive  this  true  and  living  faith, 

This  soul-supporting  view  ; 
Till  old  things  be  forever  past, 
And  all  within  me  new. 


354 


L.  M. 


ri  in  Chri$t. 

;  l  Oh  that  my  load  of  sin  were  gone] 

Oh  that  I  could  at  last  submit, 
At  Jesus1  feet  to  lay  it  down. 

To  lay  my  soul  at  Jesus'  feet ! 

,  2  Rest  for  my  soul  T  long  to  find; 
Saviour  of  all.  if  mine  thou  art. 
Give  me  thy  meek  and  lowly  mind, 
And  stamp  thine  image  on  my  heart. 

3  Fain  would  I  learn  of  thee,  my  God, 
Thy  light  and  easy  burden  prove  : 
The  cross,  all  stain'd  with  hallovr'd  blood. 
The  labor  of  thy  dying  love. 

i  I  would,  but  thou  must  give  the  power; 
My  heart  from  every  sin  release: 
Bring  near,  bring  near  the  joyful  hour, 
And  till  me  wich  thy  perfect  peace. 


355 


(8. 


"Humbled  in  the  Di'*'."1 

1  Sovereign  Ruler,  Lord  of  all, 
Prostrate  at  thy  feet  we  fall : 
Hear,  oh,  hear  our  earnest  cry  ! 
Frown  not,  lest  we  faint  and  die. 

2  Justly  might  the  fatal  dart 
Pierce  our  guilty,  broken  heart: 
Justly  might  thy  righteous  breath 
Doom  us  to  eternal  death. 

3  JVxus  save  our  dying  soul ; 
Make  our  broken  spirit  whole: 
Humbled  in  the  dust  we  lie; 
Saviour,  leave  us  not  to  die. 


35G 


S.  M. 


Mercy  implored. 

1  Thou  Lord  of  al|  above, 

And  all  below  the  sky. 
Before  thy  feet  I  prostrate  fall, 
And  for  thy  mercy  cry. 

2  Forgive  my  follies  past. 

The  crimes  winch  1  have  done; 
Oh,  bid  a  contrite  sinner  live. 
Through  thy  incarnate  Sou. 

3  Guilt,  like  a  heavy  load. 

Upon  my  conscience  lies; 
To  thee  I  make  my  sorrows  known, 
And  lift  my  weeping  eyes. 

4  The  burden  which  I  feel, 

Thou  only  canst  remove; 
Display.  0  Lord,  thy  pardoning  grace. 
And  thy  unbounded  love. 

5  One  gracious  look  of  thine 

Will  ease  my  troubled  breast; 
Oh.  let  me  know  my  sins  forgiven, 
And  I  shall  then  be  blest. 


MAN 


357 


is. 


188 


The  Penitent's  Inquiry. 

1  Depth  of  mercy  !  can  there  bo 
Mercy  still  reserved  for  me? 
( 'an  my  God  Ins  wrath  forbear. 
And  the  chief  of  sinners  spare? 

2  I  have  long  withstood  Ins  grace ; 
Long  provoked  him  to  his  face; 
"Would  not  hear  his  gracious  calls, 
Grieved  him  by  a  thousand  falls. 

3  Jesus,  answer  from  above: 
Is  not  all  thy  nature  love? 
"Wilt  thou  not  the  wrong  forget? 
Lo,  I  fall  before  thy  feet. 

4  Now  incline  me  to  repent; 
Let  me  now  my  fall  lament; 
Deeply  my  revolt  deplore; 
"Weep,  believe,  and  sin  no  more. 


360  C.  M. 

The  Sinner's  riea. 

1  Dear  Saviour,  prostrate  at  thy  feet 

A  guilty  rebel  lies, 
And  upward  to  thy  mercy-seat 
Presumes  to  lift  his  eyes. 

2  If  tears  of  sorrow  would  suffice 

To  pay  the  debt  1  owe, 
Tears  should  from  both  my  weeping  eyes 
In  ceaseless  torrents  flow. 

3  But  no  such  sacrifice  I  plead 

To  expiate  my  guilt: 
No  tears  but  those  which  thou  hast  shed, 
No  blood  but  thou  hast  spilt. 

4  I  plead  thy  sorrows,  gracious  Lord ; 

Do  thou  my  sins  forgive: 
Thy  justice  will  approve  the  word 
That  bids  the  sinner  live. 


358 


1S7 


Vs. 

Confession  of  Sin. 

1  God  of  mercy,  God  of  grace, 

Hear  our  sad,  repentant  songs; 
Oh.  restore  thy  suppliant  race, 
Thou,  to  whom  our  praise  belongs. 

2  Deep  regret  for  follies  past, 

Talents  wasted,  time  misspent; 
Hearts  debased  by  worldly  cares, 
Thankless  for  the  blessings  lent;  — 

3  Foolish  fears  and  fond  desires, 

Vain  regrets  for  things  as  vain  ; 
Lips  too  seldom  taught  to  praise, 
Oft  to  murmur  and  complain  ;  — 

4  These,  and  every  secret  fault, 

Filled  with  grief  and  shame,  we  own; 
Humbled  at  thy  feet  we  lie, 
Seeking  pardon  from  thy  throne. 


359 


C.  M. 


184 


Past  Sins  acknowledged. 

1  As  o'er  the  past  my  memory  strays, 

Why  heaves  the  secret  sigh  ? 
'Tia  that  I  mourn  departed  days, 
Still  unprepared  to  die. 

2  The  world  and  worldly  things  beloved 

My  anxious  thoughts  employed  ; 
And  time,  unhallowed,  unimproved, 
Presents  a  fearful  void. 

3  Yet,  holy  Father,  wild  despair 

Chase  from  my  laboring  breast: 
Thy  grace  it  is  which  prompts  the  prayer; 
That  grace  can  do  the  rest. 

4  My  life's  brief  remnant  all  be  thine; 

And  when  thy  sure  decree 
Bids  me  this  fleeting  breath  resign, 
Oh,  speed  my  soul  to  thee. 


361 


L.  M. 


119 


Tlie  Sinner's  Request. 

1  0  thou  that  hear'st  when  sinners  cry, 
Though  all  my  sins  before  thee  lie, 
Behold  them  not  with  angry  look, 
But  blot  their  memory  from  thy  book. 

2  Create  my  nature  pure  within, 
And  form  my  soul  averse  to  sin : 
Let  thy  good  Spirit  ne'er  depart. 
Nor  hide  thy  presence  from  my  heart. 

3  I  cannot  live  without  thy  light, 

Cast  out  and  banished  from  thy  sight; 
Thy  holy  joys,  my  God.  restore, 
And  guard  me,  that  1  fall  no  more. 

4  Though  I  have  grieved  thy  Spirit,  Lord, 
His  help  and  comfort  still  afford. 

And  let  a  wretch  come  near  thy  throne, 
To  plead  the  merits  of  thy  Son. 

362  C.  M. 

Pleading  the  Death  of  CJirist. 

1  0  God  of  mercy,  hear  my  call; 

My  load  of  guilt  remove; 
Break  down  this  separating  wall 
That  bars  me  from  thy  love. 

2  Give  me  the  presence  of  thy  grace; 

Then  my  rejoicing  tongue 
Shall  speak  aloud  thy  righteousness, 
And  make  thy  praise  my  song, 

3  No  blood  of  goats,  nor  heifer  slain, 

For  sin  could  e'er  atone; 
The  death  of  Christ  shall  still  remain 
Sufficient  and  alone. 

4  A  soul,  oppressed  with  sin's  desert, 

My  God  will  ne'er  despise; 
A  broken  and  a  contrite  heart 
Is  our  best  sacricfie. 


15(5 


INVITED. 


3<*1 


L.  M. 


118 


Returning  to  God. 

1  A  broken  heart,  my  God,  my  King, 
la  all  the  sacrifice  i  brink: 

The  C;*.h1  of  erace  will  aeer  despise 

A  broken  heart  for  sacrifice. 

2  My  sonl  is  humbled  in  the  dust. 
Ami  owns  tli>  dreadful  sentence  just; 
Look  down,  0  Lord,  with  pitying  eye, 
Ami  saw  the  soul  condemued  to  die 

3  Then  will  I  teach  the  world  thy  ways:   m 
Si  mere  shall  learu  thy  sovereign  graced 

I'll  lead  them  to  my  Saviour's  blood. 
And  they  shall  praise  a  pardoning  God. 

4  Oh.  may  thy  lovo  inspire  my  tongue; 
Salvation  shall  be  all  my  song; 

And  all  mv  powers  shall  join  to  hies* 
The  Lord,  my  strength  and  righteousness. 


INVITED. 

3G4         8s,  7s,  &  4.  s 

The  Sinner  entreated. 

1  Hear,  0  sinner;  Mercy  hails  yon 

Now  with  sweetest  voice  she  calls; 
B'.ds  you  haste  to  seek  the  Saviour, 
Ere  the  hand  of  justice  falls: 

Trust  in  Jesus  ■ 
'Tis  the  voice  of  Mercy  calls. 

2  Haste.  0  sinner,  to  the  Saviour: 

Soek  his  mercy  while  you  may  ; 
Soon  the  day  of  grace  is  over; 
Soon  your  life  will  pass  away  ; 

Haste  to  Jesus: 
You  must  perish  if  you  stay. 


365 


H.  M. 


in 


The  Jubilee  proclaimed. 

1  Blow  ye  the  trumpet,  blow. 

The  gladly  solemn  sound; 
Let  all  the  nations  know. 

To  earth's  remotest  bound, 
The  year  of  jubilee  is  come; 
Keturu,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  home. 

2  Exalt  the  Lamb  of  God, 

The  sin-atoning  Lamb; 
Redemption  by  his  blood 

Through  all  the  lands  proclaim  : 
The  year  of  jubilee  is  come: 
lleturn,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  home. 

3  Ye  slaves  of  sin  and  hell, 

Your  liberty  receive. 
And  safe  in  Jesus  dwell. 

And  blest  in  Jesus  live: 
The  year  of  jubilee  is  come; 
Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  home. 


4  The  gospel  trumpet  hear, 

The  news  of  pardoning  grace; 
Ye  happy  souls,  draw  near; 

Behold  your  Sa\  iour  s  lace  : 
The  \ear  of  jubilee  is  come; 
Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners, home. 

B  Jesus,  our  great  Hi  eh  Priest, 
Has  full  atonement  made; 

Ye  weary  spirits,  rest  ; 

Ye  mourning  BOUlS,  be  glad: 

The  year  of  jubilee  is  come; 
Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  home. 


366 


C.  M. 


169 


The  Gospel  Qfer. 

1  Let  every  mortal  ear  attend, 

And  every  heart  rejoice; 
The  trumpet  of  the  gospel  sounds, 
With  an  inviting  voice. 

2  Ho!  all  ye  hungry,  starving  souls, 

That  feed  upon  the  wind, 
And  vainly  strive  with  earthly  toys 
To  till  an  empty  mind,— 

3  Eternal  wisdom  has  prepared 

A  soul-reviring  feast, 

And  bids  your  longing  appetites 
The  rich  provision  taste. 

3  Hol  ye  that  pant  for  living  streams, 
And  pine  away  and  die, 
Here  you  may  quench  your  raging  thirst, 

With  springs  that  never  drj  . 

;>  The  happy  gates  of  gospel  grace 
Stand  open  night  and  day; 
Lord,  we  are  come  to  seek  supplies, 
And  drive  our  wants  away. 

367  C.  M, 

The  Gospel  Feast. 

1  Ye  wretched,  hungry,  starving  poor, 

Behold  a  royal  h-ast. 
Where  Mercy  spreads  her  bounteous  store 
Tor  every  humble  guest. 

2  There  Jesus  stands  with  open  arms; 

He  calls,  he  bids  you  come: 
Though  guilt  restrains,  and  fear  alarms, 
Behold,  there  yet  is  room. 

3  Oh.  come,  and  with  his  children  taste 

The  blessings  of  his  lore; 
While  hope  expects  the  sweet  repast 
Of  nobler  joys  above. 

4  There,  with  united  heart  and  voice, 

Before  th'  eternal  throne, 
Ten  thousand  thousand  souls  rejoice, 
In  songs  on  earth  unknown. 

5  And  yet  ten  thousand  thousand  more 

Are  welcome  still  to  come; 
Ye  longing  souls,  the  grace  adore, 
And  enter  while  there's  room. 


) 


72                                                                         MAX. 

368              12s.                181 

3  Agonizing  in  the  garden, 

Lo  !  your  Maker  prostrate  lies; 

Free  Graee. 

On  the  bloody  tree  behold  him  ; 

1  The  voice  of  free  grace  cries,  Escape  to  the  moun- 

Hear him  cry  before  he  dies: 
"  It  is  finished;'1 

tain  ; 
For  Adams  lost  race  Christ  has  opened  a  foun- 

Sinners, will  not  this  suffice? 

tain  ; 

4  Lo !  th'  incarnate  God.  ascended, 

For  sin  and  uncleanne?*.  for  every  Irani 

Pleads  the  merit  of  his  blood  ; 

His  blood  Mows  most  freely  in  streams  of  salva- 

Venture on  him,  venture  wholly; 

tion. 
Hallelujah  to  the  Lamb!  he  hath  purchased  our 

Let  no  other  trust  intrude: 
None  but  Jesus 

pin  don  ; 
We'll  praise  him  again  when  we  pass  over  Jordan. 

Can  do  helpless  sinners  good. 

2  Yeseuls  that  are  wounded,  oh,  flee  to  the  Saviour  ! 

371             C.  M.              161 

He  calls  you  in  mercy,  'tis  infinite  favor  ! 

Your  >ins  are  increasing;  e*c:ip'j  to  the  mountain  ; 

The  last  Resolve. 

Hla  blood  can  remove  them,  wuich  flows  from  the 

1  Come,  weary  sinner,  in.whose  breast 

fountain. 

A  thousand  thoughts  revolve: 

Hallelujah  to  the  Lamb,  &c. 

Come,  with  your  guilt  and  fear  oppressed, 

3  0  Jesus,  ride  on,  triumphantly  glorious: 

And  make  this  last  resolve: 

Uer  sin,  death,  and  hell,  thou  art  more  than  vic- 

2 "  I'll  so  to  Jesus,  though  my  sin 

torious; 

Hath  like  a  mountain  rose; 

Thy  name  is  the  theme  of  the  great  congregation, 

I  know  his  courts;  I'll  enter  in, 

"Wiiile  angels  and  men  raise  the  shout  of  salva- 

Whatever  may  oppose. 

Hallelujah  to  the  Lamb,  &c. 

3  "  I'll  prostrate  lie  before  his  throne, 

And  there  my  guilt  confess: 

I'll  tell  him  I'm  a  wretch  undone, 

369             C.  M.             155 

Without  his  sovereign  grace. 

Provisions  of  Grace. 

4  "  I'll  to  the  gracious  King  approach. 
Whose  sceptre  pardon  gives  : 

1  Amazing  sight!  the  Saviour  stands 

Perhaps  he  may  command  my  touch. 

And  knocks  at  every  door: 

And  then  the  suppliant  lives. 

Ten  thousand  blessings  in  his  hands. 

To  satisfy  the  poor. 

5  "  Perhaps  he  will  admit  my  plea. 
Perhaps  will  hear  my  prayer; 

2  "  Behold,1'  he  saith,  "  I  biped  and  die 

But,  if  I  perish,  I  will  pray, 

To  bring  you  to  my  rest : 

And  perish  only  there. 

Hear,  sinners,  while  I'm  passing  by, 

6  "  I  can  but  perish  if  I  go ; 

And  be  forever  blest. 

I  am  resolved  to  try; 

3  "Will  you  despise  ray  Weeding  love, 

For  if  I  stay  away,  I  know 
I  must  forever  die.'' 

And  choose  the  way  to  hell? 

Or  in  the  glorious  realms  above, 
With  me,  forever  dwell? 

372            8s  &  6.              1?c 

The  Invitation. 

4  "  Say.  will  you  hear  my  gracious  voice, 

1  Just  as  thou  art,— without  one  trace 

And  have  your  sins  forgiven? 
Or  will  you  make  that  wretched  choice, 
And  bar  yourselves  from  heaven  ?  " 

Of  love,  or  joy,  or  inward  grace, 
Or  fitness  for  the  heavenly  place,— 
0  guilty  sinner,  come ! 

2  Thy  sins  I  bore  on  Calvary's  tree; 

370         8s,  7s,  &  4.          2ai 

The  stripes,  thy  due.  were  laid  on  m<\ 

That  peace  and  pardon  migbt  be  free,— 

Sinners  called. 

0  wretched  sinner,  come! 

1  Come,  ye  sinners,  poor  and  wretched, 

3  Come,  leave  thy  burden  at  the  cros«; 

Come  in  mercy's  gracious  Injur; 

Count  all  thy  gains  but  empty  dross; 

Jesus  ready  stands  to  save  you. 

3Iy  grace  repays  all  earthly  loss,— 

Full  of  pity,  love,  and  power: 

0  needy  siuner,  come  ! 

He  is  able. 
He  is  willing,  doubt  no  more. 

4  Come,  hither  bring  thy  boding  fear*, 
Thy  aching  heart,  thy  bursting  teais; 

2  Let  not  conscience  make  you  linger, 
Nor  of  fitness  fondly  dream  ; 

'Tis  Mercy's  voice  salutes  thine  ears,— 
0  trembling  sinner,  come  ! 

All  the  fitness  he  requireth 

5  The  Spirit  and  the  bride  say,  "  Come!" 

Is  to  feel  your  need  of  him  : 

Rejoicing  saints  re-echo,  M  Come  !" 

This  he  gives  you; 

Who  faint«,  who  thirsts,  who  will,  may  come, 

'Tis  the  Spirit's  rising  beam. 

Thy  Saviour  bids  thee  come. 

:.; 


328  CM-  lea 

Sinnert  Invited. 

1  Oh.  what  amazing  words  «»f  grace 

Arc  in  the  g— pel  found .' 
Suited  i"  <*vfi  v  nnner*!  i 

Who  hears  the  joyful  sound. 

2  Come,  then,  with  nil  tout  wants  and  wound*, 

four  every  burden  bring; 
Bore  Iotc,  unchanging  lore  abounds, 
A  deep,  celestial  spring. 

3  This  spring  with  living  water  flows, 

And  heavenly  joy  imparts: 
Come,  thirsty  souls,  your  wants  disclose, 
And  drink  with  thankful  heart*. 

4  A  host  of  sinners,  rile  as  you. 

Haveners  found  life  and  peace; 
Come,  th<-n,  and  prov  ■  its  virtues  too, 
And  drink,  adore,  and  bless. 


119 


371  L.  M. 

The  Saviour's  Invitation. 

1  "  Come  thither,  all  ye  wearv  souls, 

Ye  heavy-laden  sinners,  come; 
I'll  give  y on  rest  from  all  your  toils, 
And  raise  you  to  my  heavenly  home. 

2  "  They  shall  find  rest  who  learn  of  me  : 

Fin  of  a  meek  and  lowly  mind  ; 
But  passion  rages  like  the  sea, 

And  pride  is  restless  as  the  wind. 

3  "  Blest  is  the  man  whos^  should-  rs  take 

My  yoke,  and  bear  it  with  delight: 
)Iv  voke  is  easy  to  the  neck  ; 
My  grace  snail  make  the  burdeu  light." 

4  Jesus,  we  come  at  thy  command  : 

With  faith  andhopeand  humble  seal, 

Resign  our  spirits  to  thy  hand. 
To  mould  and  guide  us  at  thy  will. 


375 


6s. 


148 


Looking  unto  Je*n*. 
1  Come  to  the  hlood-stained  tree, 
The  victim  bleeding  lies  ; 
God  sets  the  sinner  free, 
Since  Christ  a  ransom  dies. 

3  Look  not  within  for  peace  : 

Within  there's  nought  to  cheer: 
Look  up  and  find  release 
From  sin  and  self  and  fear. 

3  Best  to  'he  weary  sonl 

And  aching  breast  is  eiven  ; 
Balm  makes  the  wounded  whole; 
Love  tills  the  heart  with  heaven, 

4  For  thee,  dear  soul,  for  thee. 

These  priceless  joys  were  bought ; 
Accept  tne  mercy  free 
That  Christ  to  earth  hasbroneht. 

7 


376  L-  M«  tig 

Gospel  Grace. 

1  Come,  weary  souls,  with  -ins  dnfaeased, 
Com.-,  and  ao  ept  th»-  promised  rest ; 
The  Saviour'!  gracious  call  obey, 

And  cast  your  gloomy  fears  away, 

2  Oppressed  with  truilt,  a  painful  load, 
oli,  come  and  ipread  >  our  a  oes  abroad  : 
Divine  compassion,  mighty  lore, 

Will  all  that  painful  load  remove. 

3  Here  mercy'*  bouncOess  ocean  flows, 

T<>  cleanse  your  truilt  and  heal  your  trots  : 
Pardon  and  life  and  endless  peace*— 
How  rich  the  gift,  how  free  the  grace  I 

4  Dear  Saviour,  let  thy  wondrous  love 
Con  firm  «  ur  faith,  our  fears  remove  ; 
Oh,  sweetly  influence  every  breast, 
And  guide  us  to  eternal  rest. 


377 


L.  M. 


"Come  to  me." 

1  With  tearful  eyes  T  look  around: 

Lite  seems  a  dark  and  stormy  - 
Yet,  *mid  the  gloom,  1  hear  a  sound. 

A  heavenly  whisper,  "Come  to  me/' 

2  It  tells  me  of  a  place  of  rest; 

It  tells  me  where  my  soul  may  flee: 
Oh,  to  the  weary,  faint.  O] >l 
How  sweet  the  bidding,  "Come  to  me  '." 

3  "Come,  for  all  else  must  fail  and  die; 

Eartn  is  no  resting-place  for  thee; 
To  heaven  direct  thy  weepins  eye, 
I  am  thy  portion;  come  to  me. 

4  0  voice  of  merry,  voice  of  love, 

Tn  conflict,  grie£  and  agony, 
Support  me,  cheer  me  from  above; 
And  gently  whisper,  '"Come  to  me.'' 

378  C.  M. 

AH  Thing*  are  ready. 

1  Thp  Saviour  calls;  let  every  ear 

Attend  the  heavenly  sound; 
Ye  doubting  souls,  dismisi  your  fear; 

Hope  smile*  reviving  round. 

2  For  every  thirsty,  lonein^  heart. 

Here  streams  of  bounty  flow; 
And  life  and  health  and  bliss  impart, 
To  banish  mortal  woe. 

3  Ye  sinners,  come;  'ti.s  mercy's  voice; 

That  gracious  roice  obey ; 
'Tis  Jesus  calli  to  heavenly  joys; 

And  can  you  yet  delay? 

4  Dear  Saviour,  draw  reluctant  hearts; 

To  thee  let  sinners  fly, 
And  take  the  bliss  thy  love  imparts, 
And  drink,  and  never  die. 


379  L.  M.  119 

Behold,  I  stand  at  the  Door  and  knock. 

1  Behold  a  Stranger  at  the  door: 

lie  gently  knocks,  has  knocked  before; 
Has  waited  long,  is  waiting  still : 
You  treat  no  other  friend  so  ill. 

2  Oh,  lovely  attitude  !  he  stands 
With  melting  heart  and  open  hands: 
Ob.  matchless  kindness!  and  he  shows 
This  matchless  kindness  to  his  foes. 

3  Rise,  touched  with  gratitude  divine, 
Turn  out  his  enemy  and  thine; 
Turn  out  thy  soul-enslaving  sin, 
And  let  the  heavenly  Stranger  in. 

4  Oh,  welcome  him,  the  Prince  of  peace! 
Now  may  his  gentle  reign  increase  ! 
Throw  wide  the  door,  each  willing  mind; 
And  be  his  empire  all  mankind. 

380  7s.  6l.  1S3 

Substitutioji. 

1  Surely  Christ  thy  griefs  hath  borne, 
Weeping  soul,  no  longer  mourn; 
View  him  bleeding  on  the  tree, 
Touring  out  his  life  for  thee  : 
There  thy  every  sin  he  bore; 
Weeping  soul,  lament  no  more. 

2  Cast  thy  guilty  soul  on  him, 
Find  him  mighty  to  redeem; 
At  his  feet  thy  burden  lay ; 
Look  thy  doubts  and  cares  away ; 
Now  by  faith  the  Son  embrace; 
Plead  his  promise,  trust  his  grace. 

3  Lord,  thy  arm  must  be  reveal'd, 
Ere  I  can  by  faith  be  healM  ; 
Since  I  scarce  can  look  to  thee, 
Cast  a  gracious  eye  on  me. 

At  thy  feet  myself  I  lay; 
Shine,  oh,  shine  my  fears  away. 


381 


7s  &  6s. 


ISO 


Jesus  paid  it  all. 

1  Nothing,  either  great  or  small, 

Remains  for  me  to  do: 

Jesus  died  and  paid  it  all, 

Yes,  all  the  debt  I  owe. 

Jesus  paid  it  all. 

All  the  debt  I  owe : 
Jesus  died  and  paid  it  all, 
Yes,  all  the  debt  I  owe. 

2  When  he  from  his  lofty  throne, 

Stooped  down  to  do  and  die, 
Everything  was  fully  done; 
Yes,  "  finished  !  "  was  his  cry. 

3  Wearv.  working,  plodding  one. 

Oh,  wherefore  toil  vou  so  ? 
Cease  your  "  doing  :  "  all  was  done 
Yes,  ages  long  ago. 


4  Till  to  Jesus'  work  you  cling, 

Alone  by  simple  faith, 
"  Doing"  is  a  deadly  thing, 

All  "doing"  ends  in  death. 

5  Cast  your  deadly  "  doing"  down, 

Down,  mII  at  Jesus'  feet; 

Stand  in  him,  in  him  alone. 

All  glorious  and  couipie.e. 


382 


is. 


177 

The  Sinner  welcomed. 

1  Welcome,  welcome!  sinner,  hear  ! 
Draw  not  back  through  shame  or  fear 
Doubt  not,  nor  distrust  the  call; 
Mercy  is  proclaimed  to  all. 

2  Welcome  to  the  offered  peace; 
Welcome,  prisoner,  to  release; 
Burst  thy  bonds:  be  saved;  be  free: 
Rise  and  come,— He  calleth  thee. 

3  Welcome  to  the  cleansing  fount, 
Springing  from  the  sacred  mount; 
Welcome  to  the  feast  divine, 
Bread  of  life,  and  living  wine. 

4  All  ye  weary  and  distressed, 
Welcome  to  relief  and  rest : 
All  is  ready  :  hear  the  call  ; 
There  is  ample  room  for  all. 


383 


lis. 

Expostulation. 


127 


1  Oh.  turn  ye,  oh.  turn  ye.  for  why  will  ye  die, 
When  God  in  great  mercy  is  coming  so  nich  : 
Now  Jesus  invites  vou,  the  Spirit  stars,  "Come," 
And  angels  are  waiting  to  welcome  "you  home. 

2  How  vain  the  delusion,  that  while  you  delay, 
Your  hearts  may  grow  better,  your  chains  melt 

aw:iy  ; 
Come  guilty,  come  wretched,  come  just  as  you  are  ; 
All  helples*  and.  dying,  to  Jesus  repair. 

3  The  contrite  in  heart  he  will  freely  receive, 

Oh  !  why  will  you  not  the  glad  message  believe? 
If  sin  be* your  burden,  why  will  you  not  come  ? 
"Tis  you  "he  makes  welcome ;  he  bids  you  come 
home. 


147 


384  L.  M. 

"  Come  unto  me,  all  ye  that  labor." 

1  Peace, troubled  soul, whose  plaintive  moan 

Hath  taught  the  rocks  the  notes  of  woe; 
Cease  thy  complaint,  suppress  thy  groan, 

And  let  thy  tears  forget  to  flow : 
Behold,  the  precious  balm  is  found, 
To  lull  thy  pain,  to  heal  thy  wound. 

2  Come,  freely  come,  by  sin  oppressed; 

Unburden  here  thy  weighty  load; 
Here  find  thy  refuge  and  thy  rest, 

And  trust  the  mercy  of  thy  God  : 
Thy  God's  thy  Saviour— glorious  word  ! 
Forever  love  and  praise  the  Lord ! 


COMING    TO   CHRIST. 


:js.-) 


386 


C.  M. 

Come  to  the  Ark. 

1  Come  to  the  ark,  come  to  the  ark  ; 

To  JeStM  COOie  away  ; 

The  pestilence  walks  forth  by  night, 
The  arruw  flies  by  day. 

2  Come  to  the  ark  :  the  waters  rise, 

U  tleir  billows  r»-ar; 
While  darkaesi  gatheri  o'er  the  skies, 
Behold  a  refuge  near! 

]  Omm  to  the  ark.  all.  all  that  weep 
Beneath  th<-  tense  of  sin  :  * 

Without.  de*-p  ralh*th  unto  deep, 
But  all  is  peace  within. 

4  Come  to  the  ark,  ere  yet  tl. 
Your  lingering  st«-p«  opp.-'-; 
Come,  for  the  door  which  open  stood 
Is  now  about  to  d 

S.  M. 

TJte  urgent  Invitation. 
-ririt.  in  our  hearts. 
[a  whispering.  "  Sinner,  c  me:  " 
Tie*  bride,  the  church  of  Christ,  proclaims 
To  all  nil  children,  "  Come  :  H 

2  Let  him  that  heareth  MJT 

To  all  about  him,  "O»mo:" 
Let  him  that  thirst*  for  righteousness 
To  Christ,  the  fountain,  come. 

3  Yes.  whosoever  will, 

Oh.  let  liim  freely  come, 
And  freely  drink  the  stream  of  life; 
-us  bid*  him  SSSJSS, 

4  Lo]  Jems,  who  invites. 

Declares,  "  I  quickly  come:  " 

we  wait  thy  hour; 
0  blest  Redeemer,  come. 

L.  M.  12(5 

Christ  the  only  Refuge. 

1  What  shall  the  dying  linn 

- •  -ks  relief  for  all  hifl 
Where  shall  the  guilty  rafferer  Tind 
A  bairn  t.j  soothe  his  anguished  mind? 

2  In  vain  we  search,  in  vain  ire  try, 
fill  Jesus  bring*  his  a  ><p-\  high; 
'Tis  there  we  rind  a  sure  relief. 

A  soothing  balm  for  inward  grief. 

3  Be  this  the  pillar  of  our  hope; 
This  bears  the  fainting  spirit  up: 

We  read  the  grac«\  we  tru*t  the  word. 
And  rind  salvation  in  the  Lord. 

4  Then  let  his  name,  who  shed  his  blood 
To  bring  the  guilty  nigh  t 

Be  great  in  all  the  earth,  an  1  sung 
In  every  land,  by  every  tongue. 


119 


:{ss  L.  M 

Christ  the  Physician  of  the  >,.</. 

1  Deep  ere  the  wownds  which  sis  1mm 

WnSfS  *h*ll  tie-  linnet  tind  a  cars .' 
In  vain,  alas!  is  Nature's  aid: 

The  work  exceeds  her  BtBSOSt  BOWST. 

2  But  can  no  lorereigii  balm  be  found? 

And  i"  no  kind  shysftcisJl  nigh. 
To  ea>»*  the  pain  and  heel  the  WOOd, 

Ere  life  and  hops  forever  fly? 

3  There  is  a  great  Physician  near: 

Look  up.  <>  tainting  ftoul,  and  live; 
Bee,  in  bia  bearenlj  imilea  appear 

Su<:h  h<dp  as  nature  -.arm    I 

4  See,  in  the  SaYiour'i  dying  blood, 

Life,  health,  and  bliss  abundant  flow: 

,;>  that  dfar,  mcred 
Can  ease  thy  pain,  and  heal  thy 


389 


s.  6l. 


387 


The  finish"!   Work. 

1  From  the  erosi  aplifted  high, 
Where  tie-  Sariour  deigns  to  die, 
What  melodious  pounds  we  hear, 
Bursting  on  the  ravished  ear! 
"Low's  redeeming  work  U 
Come  and  welcome,  sinner 

2  'Sprinkled  now  with  blood  the  throne, 
Why  beneath  thy  bnrdene  gr>  i 

<>u  my  pierced  body  laid, 
Justice  owns  tie-  ransom  paid: 
Bow  tie*  knee,  embrace  tl.-   8 
Come  and  welcome,  sinner, 

3  "Spn-ad  for  thee,  the 

To  thy  Karr. 

Tet  again  a  child  conft 1. 

Never  from  his  boose  to  roam, 

Come  and  welcome,  sinner,  come. 

I  "8     :i  the  days  of  life  shall  end: 
Lo.  I  coin.-,  your  Saviour,  Friend, 

;ir  spirit-*  to  , 
To  tie-  realm*  ofendJesi  day, 
Up  to  my  eternal  home; 
Come  and  welcome,  sinner,  come.'1 


COMING  TO  CHRIST. 


390 


C.  M. 


Tleebyj  to  Christ. 
1  How  sad  our  state  by  nature  is ! 
I  Mir  >in.  how  deep  it  stains  .' 
Aril  Satan  bind-  our  captive  minds 
in  his  slavish  chains. 


2  But,  hark  !  a  voice  of  sovereign  love ! 

'Tis  Christ's  inviting  word: 
"  H«  !  ye  despairing  sinners,  come, 
And  trust  upon  the  Lord." 

3  31  y  soul  obeys  th'  almighty  call, 

And  runs  to  this  relief; 
I  would  believe  thy  promise,  Lord; 
Oh,  help  my  unbelief. 

4  To  the  dear  fountain  of  thy  blood, 

Incarnate  God,  I  fly: 
Here  let  me  wash  my  spotted  soul 
From  stains  of  deepest  dye. 

5  A  guilty,  weak,  and  helpless  worm, 

On  thy  kind  arms  I  fall : 
Be  thou  my  strength  and  righteousness, 
My  Saviour  and  my  all. 

391  L.  M.  145 

God  calling  yet. 

1  God  calling  yet!  shall  I  not  hear? 
Earth's  pleasures  shall  I  still  hold  dear? 
Shall  life's  swift  passing  years  all  fly, 
And  still  my  soul  in  slumbers  lie? 

2  God  calling  yet !  shall  I  not  rise? 
Can  I  his  loving  voice  despise. 
And  basely  his  kind  care  repay  ? 
He  calls  me  still;  can  I  delay? 

3  God  calling  yet!  and  shall  he  knock, 
And  I  my  heart  the  closer  lock? 

He  still  is  waiting  to  receive. 
And  shall  I  dare  his  Spirit  grieve? 

4  God  calling  yet !  and  shall  I  give 
No  heed,  bat  still  in  bondage  live? 
I  wait,  but  he  does  not  forsake: 

He  calls  me  still !  my  heart,  awake  ! 

5  God  calling  yet !  I  cannot  stay ; 
My  heart  I  yield  without  delay  : 

Vain  world,  farewell:  from  thee  I  part; 
The  voice  of  God  hath  reached  my  heart. 


393 


/s. 


392 


7s.  6l. 


13G 


Invitation  accepted. 

1  Am  I  called?  and  can  it  be? 
Has  my  Saviour  chosen  me? 
Guilty,  wretched  as  1  am. 

Has  he  named  my  worthless  name? 

Vilest  of  the  vile  am  I : 

Dare  I  raise  my  hopes  so  high? 

2  Am  I  called?  I  dare  not  stay, 
May  not,  must  not  disobey; 
Here  I  lay  me  at  thy  feet, 
Clinging  to  the  mercy-seat. 
Thine  I  am.  and  thine  alone; 
Lord,  with  me  thy  will  be  done, 

3  Am  T  called  ?  an  heir  of  God? 
Wash'd,  redeenrd.  by  precious  blood? 
Father,  lead  me  by  thy  hand. 
Guide  me  to  that  better  land, 
Where  my  soul  shall  be  at  rest, 
PillowM  on  my  Saviours  breast. 


Christ  the  Source  of  Happiness. 

1  Object  of  my  first  desire, 

Jesus,  crucified  for  me, 
I  to  happiness  aspire 

Only  to  be  found  in  thee: 
Thee  to  praise,  and  thee  to  know, 
Constitute  our  bliss  below; 
Thee  to  see.  and  thee  to  love, 
Constitute  our  bliss  above. 

2  Lord,  it  is  not  life  to  live, 

If  thy  presence  thou  deny ; 
Lord,  if  thou  thy  presence  give, 

'Tis  no  longer  death  to  die  : 
Source  and  Giver  of  repose. 
Singly  from  thy  smile  it  flows; 
Peace  and  happiness  are  thine; 
Mine  they  are.  if  thou  art  mine. 

394  S.  M. 

The  Soul  given  up  to  Christ. 

1  And  can  I  yet  delay 

My  little  all  to  give? 
To  tear  my  soul  from  earth  away, 
And  Jesus  to  receive  ? 

2  Nay,  but  I  yield,  I  yield ! 

I  can  hold  out  no  more : 
I  sink,  by  dyipg  love  compelled, 
And  own  thfee  Conqueior. 

3  Though  late,  I  all  forsake; 

My  friends,  my  all  resign  : 
Gracious  Redeemer.  takeToh,  take, 
And  seal  me  ever  thine. 

4  Come,  and  possess  me  whole. 

Nor  hence  again  remove: 
Settle  and  fix  my  wavering  soul 
With  all  thy  weight  of  love. 

5  My  one  desire  be  this, 

Thy  only  love  to  know; 
Freely  to  yield  all  other  bliss, 
All  other  good,  below. 


187 


li>2 


395 


S.  M. 

Filial  Confidence. 


1  Lord,  I  would  come  to  thee, 

A  sinner  all  defiled; 
Oh.  take  the  stain  of  guilt  away, 
And  own  me  as  thy  child. 

2  I  cannot  live  in  sin, 

And  feel  a  Saviour's  love; 
Thy  blood  can  make  my  spirit  clean, 
And  write  my  name  above. 

3  Blest  Shepherd,  I  am  thine; 

Still  keep  me  in  thy  fear ; 
Now  fill  my  heart  with  srace  divine; 
Bring  thy  salvation  near. 


396 


L.  M. 


399 


137 


The  only  Plea. 

1  Jesus,  the  sinner'*  Friend,  to  th^e, 
L  at  and  undone,  Ibr  aid  1  d< •«■; 
Wean  "'  earth,  myself,  and  ?in. 

Open  thiue  arms  and  take  me  in. 

2  Pity  and  save  my  mined  SOU] : 

.  -a  alone  canst  make  me  whole; 

Dark,  till  in  DM  thine  image  shine, 
And  lent  I  am  till  thou  art  mine. 

3  At  last  I  own  it  cannot  be  « 
That  I  ihonld  tit  myself  for  thee: 

H  p\  then,  t>>  thee,  I  all  resign  : 

Thine  is  the  work,  and  only  thine. 

4  What  can  I  say  thy  grace  to  move? 

.  I  am  Mn. — hut  thou  art  love: 
I  giv--  up  every  plea  beside. 
Lord,  I  am  lost,— but  thou  hast  died  ! 


397 


S.  M. 


116 


The  only  Refuge. 

1  Jesus,  I  come  to  thee, 

A  sinner  doomed  to  die; 
My  only  refuge  is  thy  cross, 
Here  at  thy  feet  1  lie. 

2  Can  mercy  reach  my  case. 

And  all  my  sins  remove? 
Break,  O  my  God,  this  heart  of  stone, 
And  melt  it  by  thy  love. 

3  Thy  blood  can  cleanse  my  heart, 

Thy  hand  can  wipe  my  tears; 
Oh  !  sf-nd  thy  blessed  Spirit  down 
To  banish  all  my  fears. 

4  Then  shall  my  soul  arise, 

Prom  Sin  and  -Satan  free; 
B  deemed  from  hHl  and  every  foe, 
I'll  trust  aloue  in  thee. 

398  L.  M. 

The  Joy  of  Forgivenem. 

1  Trembling  before  thine  awful  throne, 
0  L  >rd.  in  dust  my  sin*  I  own : 
Justice  and  mercy  for  my  life 
Contend;  thy  blood  must  heal  the  strife! 

2  In  thee  I  trust!— npon  my  soul 
New  tides  of  hope  tumultuous  roll— 
Thy  voice  proclaims  my  pardon  found; 
Seraphic  transport  wings  the  sound. 

3  Earth  has  a  joy  unknown  in  hearon, 
The  new-born  peace  of  sin  forgiven  : 
Tears  of  such  pure  and  deep  delierht. 
Ye  angels,  never  dimmed  your  sight. 

4  But  I  amid  your  choirs  shall  shine, 
And  all  your  knowledge  will  be  mine  : 
Ye  on  your  harps  must  lean  to  hear 

A  se<  ret  chord  that  mine  will  bear. 

7* 


Lord,  save  its  :  tee  p*rUh. 

1  Gracious  L  -rd.  incline  thine  •■ar; 
My  i  eouesti  rendu 

11  inc  io>  nnif  r  c masinf  erf  : 

Give  me  Christ,  or  else  1  die. 

2  Lord,  deny  me  what  thou  wilt. 
Only  ease  me  of  my  gnilt ; 
Suppliant  at  thy  met  I  lie: 
Give  me  Christ,  or  ehe  I  die. 

3  All  unholy  and  unclean, 

1  am  nothing  ••!>••  but  sin ; 

<  ':i  thy  mercy  I  rely : 

Give  me  Christ,  or  else  I  die. 

4  Thou  dost  freely  save  the  lost. 
In  thy  grace  alone  I  trust: 

With  my  earnest  suit  comply; 
Give  me  Christ,  or  else  I  die. 

400  L.  M.  u, 

Coming  to  Christ. 

1  Jesus,  my  Lord,  my  life,  my  all. 
Prostrate  before  thy  throne  I  fall ; 
Fain  would  my  soul  look  up.  a:.  ;  -    I 
My  hope,  my  heaven,  my  all,  in  thee. 

2  Here,  in  this  world  of  sin  and  woe, 
I'm  filled  with  tossings  to  and  fro, 
Baldened  with  sin.  with  fear  op] 
And  nothing  here  can  give  me  rent 

3  In  vain  from  creatures  help  I  seek  : 
Thou,  only  thou,  the  word  canst  speak. 
To  heal  my  wounds,  and  calm  my  grief. 
Or  give  my  mournful  heart  relief. 

4  Oh,  speak  and  bid  my  soul  rejoice  ! 

I  long  to  hear  thy  pardoning  voice; 
Say.    Peace,  be  still !  look  np  and  live  ; 
I      Life,  peace,  and  heaven  are  mine  to  give." 


174 


101 


C.  P.  M. 


Cry  to  Christ. 

1  f>  Thou  that  hear'st  the  prayer  of  faith. 
Wilt  thou  not  save  a  soul  from  death 

That  casts  itself  on  thee? 
1  have  no  refuge  of  my  own. 
But  fly  to  what  my  Lord  hath  done 

And  suffered  once  for  me. 

2  Slain  in  th*>  guilty  sinner's  stoad. 
His  Bootlen  righteonsnesi  I  plead, 

And  his  availing  1  1 
That  righteousness  my  robe  shall  be; 
That  merit  shall  atom-  f  r  me, 

And  bring  me  near  to  God. 

3  Then  save  me  from  eternal  death ; 
The  Spirit  of  adoption  breathe; 

His  consolations  send; 
By  him  some  word  of  life  impart, 
And  swertly  whisper  to  mv  h«art, 

"Thy  Maker  is  thy  Frien  L" 


402 


C.  M. 

Faith  the  Gift  of  God. 


1G9 


1  Father,  I  stretch  my  hands  to  thee ; 

No  other  help  I  know; 
If  thou  withdraw  thyself  from  me, 
Ah,  whither  shall  I  go  ? 

2  What  did  thine  only  son  endure 

Before  I  drew  my  breath  ! 
What  pain,  what  labor,  to  secure 
My  soul  from  endless  death! 

3  Author  of  faith,  to  thee  I  lift 

My  weary,  longing  eyes; 
Oh.  may  I  now  receive  that  gift; 
My  soul,  without  it,  dies. 


403 


L.  M. 

For  Jesus'  Sake. 


1  When  at  thy  footstool,  Lord,  I  bend, 

And  plead  with  thee  for  mercy  there, 

Oh,  think  thou  of  the  sinner's  Friend, 

And  for  his  sake  receive  my  prayer! 

2  Oh.  think  not  of  my  shame  and  guilt, 

My  thousand  stains  of  deepest  dye  ; 

Think  of  the  blood  which  Jesus  spilt, 

And  let  that  blood  my  pardon  buy  ! 

3  Oh.  think  not  of  my  doubts  and  fears, 

31  y  strivings  with  thy  grace  divine  ; 
Think  upon  Jesus'  woes  and  tears, 
And  let  his  merits  stand  for  mine  ! 

4  Thine  eye,  thine  ear,  they  are  not  dull ; 

Thine  arm  can  never  shortened  be; 
Behold  me  here,  my  heart  is  full ; 
Behold  and  6pare  and  succor  me. 

5  No  claim,  no  merits.  Lord,  I  plead ; 

I  come,  a  humbled,  helpless  slave: 
But,  ah  !  the  more  my  guilty  need. 
The  more  thy  glory,  Lord,  to  save. 


404 


L.  M. 


Lord,  undertake  for  me. 

1  Lord,  I'm  oppressed;  oh,  undertake 
For  me,  for  my  Redeemer's  sake! 
Unclean,  unworthy.  I  confess. 
Yet,  oh,  accept  his  righteousness! 

2  On  him  alone  I  dare  repose; 
From  him  alone  my  comfort  flown; 
And  all  I  am  and  hope  to  be. 

I  owe,  through  him,  my  God,  to  thee. 

3  A  wanderer,  his  mercy  sought; 

A  slave,  his  blood  my  freedom  bought ; 
And  dead  in  trespasses  and  sin. 
His  voice  awoke  life's  pulse  within. 

4  Since  faint  and  feeble,  weak  and  low, 
I  cannot  stay,  yet  dare  not  go : 

I  have  no  strength,  no  hope,  no  plea, 
Unless  thou  undertake  for  me. 


405  C.  P.  M.  806 

Yielding  to  Christ. 

1  Lord,  thou  hast  won  :  at  length  I  yield  ; 
My  heart  by  mighty  grace  compelled. 

Surrenders  all  to  thee: 
Against  thy  terrors  long  I  strove, 
But  who  can  stand  against  thy  love? 

Love  conquers  even  me. 

2  Yes,  since  thou  hast  thy  love  revealed, 
And  shown  my  soul  a  pardon  sealed, 

I  can  resist  no  more : 
Couldst  thou  for  such  a  sinner  bleed? 
Canst  thou  for  such  a  rebel  plead? 

I  wonder  and  adore. 

3  Now,  Lord,  I  would  be  thine  alone; 
Come,  take  possession  of  thine  own, — 

For  thou  hast  set  me  free  ■ 
Released  from  Satan's  hard  command. 
See,  all  my  powers  in  waiting  stand, 

To  be  employed  by  thee. 


406 


7s. 


187 


Jesus  !  Master  ! 

1  Jesus,  Master,  hear  my  cry; 

Save  me,  heal  me  with  a  word ; 
Fainting  at  thy  feet  I  lie, 
Thou  my  whisper  d  j  hunt  hast  heard. 

2  Jesus,  Master,  mercy  show ; 

Thou  art  passing  near  my  soul, 
Thou  my  inward  grief  dost  know. 
Thou  alone  canst  make  me  whole, 

3  Jesus,  Master,  as  of  yore 

Thou  didst  bid  the' blind  man  see, 
Light  upon  my  soul  restore; 
Jesus,  Master,  heal  thou  me. 


407 


C.  M. 


Lord,  remember  »i»e." 

1  Jesus,  thou  art  the  sinner's  Friend; 

As  such  I  look  to  thee; 
Now.  in  the  fulness  of  thy  love, 

0  Lord,  remember  me. 

2  Remember  thy  pure  word  of  grace, 

Remember  Calvary, 
Remember  all  thy  dying  groans, 
And  then  remember  me. 

3  Thou  wondrous  Advocate  with  God! 

1  yield  myself  to  thee ; 

While  thou  art  sitting  on  thy  throne, 
Dear  Lord,  remember  me. 

4  I  own  I'm  guilty,  own  I'm  vile. 

Yet  thy  salvation's  free: 
Then,  in  thy  all-abounding  grace, 
Dear  Lord,  remember  me. 

5  And,  when  I  close  my  eves  in  death. 

When  earthly  helps  all  flee. 
Then,  O  my  dear  Redeemer  God, 
I  pray,  remember  me. 


TRUSTING   IX   CHRIST. 


79 


±0S  8s    &    G.  17« 

Just  at  I  am. 

1  Just  as  I  am,  without  «mo  plea. 
But  that  thy  blood  was  hlwd  for  mo, 
And  that  thou  bid'st  no  come  to  thee, 

0  Lamb  of  fled,  I  come! 

2  Just  as  I  am.  and  waiting  not 
To  rid  my  soul  of  one  dark  hlot. 

To  the*.  »no-c  blood  can  cle*n«e  each  spot, 
0  Lamb  of  God,  I  <  oat*  I 

3  Jir^t  as  lam,  though  tossed  about 
With  ]na:i>  a  conflict,  many  a  doubt,  * 
Fighting  within,  and  fears  without, 

U  Lamb  of  God,  I  cuiut  I 

4  Just  as  I  am,— poor,  wretched,  blind; 
Sight,  riches,  healing  of  the  mind, 
Yea,  all  I  need,  in  the**  to  find, 

0  Lamb  of  God,  I  conic  ! 

5  Ju*t  as  I  am,— thou  wilt  receive, 
Wilt  welcome,  pardon,  cleans*,  relievo 
Because  thy  promise  I  believe, 

0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come  | 

6  Just  as  I  am,— thy  love  unknown 
Hath  broken  every  barrb-r  down  ; 
Now,  to  be  thine,  yea,  thine  alone,. 

0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come ! 

CM. 

The  burdened  Soul. 

1  Lord.  T  approach  the  mercy-seat, 

Where  thou  dost  answer  prayer  ; 
There  humbly  fall  before  thy  feet, 
For  none  can  perish  there. 

2  Thy  promise  is  my  only  plea: 

With  this  I  venture  nigh; 
Thou  callest  burdened  souls  to  thee, 
And  such,  0  Lord,  am  I. 

3  Bowed  down  beneath  a  load  of  sin, 

By  Satan  sorely  pressed. 
By  wars  without,  and  fears  within, 
I  come  to  thee  for  rest. 

4  Be  thou  my  shield  and  hiding-place. 

That,  sheltered  near  thy  side, 
I  may  my  fierce  accuser  fa:**, 
And  tell  him  thou  hast  died. 

5  Oh,  wondrous  lore  |  to  bb-ed  and  die 

To  b°ar  the  cross  and  shame, 
That  guilty  sinners,  such  as  I. 
Might  plead  thy  gracious  name. 


409 


155 


TRUSTING   IN   CHRIST. 

410  C.  M.  143 

Sufficiency  of  the  Atonement. 
1  There  is  a  fountain,  filled  with  blood. 
Drawn  from  ImmanueTs  veins: 
And  dinners,  plunder!  beneath  that  flood, 
Lose  all  their  guilty  stains, 


2  The  dying  thief  rejoiced  to  see 

That  fountain,  in  llis  day  ; 

And  then-  have  I.  as  wilt  a*  he. 

Washed  all  my  sins  away, 

3  Thou  dying  Lamb,  thy  precious  blood 

Shall  Merer  loss  its  poorer. 
Till  all  the  ransomed  church  of  God 
Be  saved  to  sin  no  morn, 

4  EVr  since,  by  faith.  I  saw  the  stream 

Thy  flowing  wounds  supply. 
Redeem ins  love  has  been  my  theme* 
And  shall  be,  till  I  die. 

5  And  wh^n  this  feeble,  faltering  tongue, 

Lies  silent  in  the  grave, 
Then,  in  a  nobler,  sweeter  song. 
I'll  sing  thy  power  to  save. 


411 


H.  M. 


18* 


The  sufficient  Sacrifice. 

1  Arise,  my  soul.  ari-e; 

Shake  off  thy  guilty  fears; 
The  bleeding  Sacrifice 

In  my  behalf  appears  : 
Before  the  throne  my  surety  stands. 
My  name  is  written  on  his  hands. 

2  The  bleeding  wounds  he  bears. 

Received  on  Calvary, 

Now  pour  effectual  prayers, 
And  strongly  speak  for  me: 
"Forgive  him.  oh,  forgiv<-."  they  cry, 
"  Nor  let  that  ransomed  sinner  die," 

3  The  Father  hears  him  pray, 

The  dear  Anointed  One; 
He  cannot  turn  away 

The  pleading  off  his  Son  : 
His  Spirit  answers  to  the  blood, 
And  tells  me  I  am  born  of  God. 

4  To  God  I'm  reconciled- 

His  pardoning  voice  I  hear; 
He  owns  in"  for  his  child; 

I  can  no  longer  fear: 
With  filial  trust  I  now  draw  nieh, 
And  '*  Father,  Abba  Father,"  cry. 

L.  M. 

Looking  unto  Jesus. 

1  Je«u«.  my  all.  to  heaven  is  gone, 
He  whom  I  fix  my  hopes  noon  ; 
His  track  I  see.  and  I'll  pursue 
The  narrow  way  till  him  I  view. 

2  The  way  the  holy  prophets  went; 
The  road  that  leads  from  banishment; 
The  King's  highway  of  holiness, 

I'll  go,  for  all  his  patlis  are  peace. 

3  This  is  the  way  I  long  have  sought. 
And  mourned  because  I  found  it  sjot| 
My  grief,  my  burden.  Ion?  hate  )»een 
Because  I  could  not  cease  from  sin. 


412 


130 


The  more  I  strove  against  its  power, 
I  sinned  and  stumbled  but  the  more  , 
Till  late  I  heard  my  Saviour  say, 
"Come  hither,  soul,  I  am  the  way  !  " 

5  Lo!  glad  I  come:  and  thou,  dear  Lamb, 
Shalt  take  me  to  thee  as  I  am  : 
My  sinful  self  to  thee  I  give: 
Nothing  but  lore  shall  I  receive. 


413 


7s. 

'Refuge  in  Christ. 


2  Jesus!  lover  of  my  soul, 
Let  me  to  thy  bosom  fly, 
"While  the  ra.ering  billows  roll, 
•  While  the  tempest  still  is  high. 
Hide  me.  0  my  Saviour!  hide, 
Till  the  storm  of  life  is  past; 
Safe  into  the  haven  guide: 
Oh,  receive  my  soul  at  last! 

2  Other  refuse  have  I  none; 

Hangs  my  helpless  soul  on  thee; 
Leave,  ah !  leave  me  not  alone, 

Still  support  and  comfort  me. 
All  my  trust  on  thee  is  stayed  : 

All  my  help  from  thee  I  bring; 
Cover  my  defenceless  head 

With  the  shadow  of  thy  wing. 

3  Thou.  0  Christ,  art  all  T  want; 

All  in  all  in  thee  I  find; 
Raise  the  fallen,  cheer  the  faint, 

Heal  the  sick,  and  lead  the  blind. 
Just  and  holy  is  thy  name, 

I  am  all  unrighteousness; 
Vile  and  full  of  sin  I  am. 

Thou  art  full  of  truth  and  grace. 


414 


L.  M.  6l. 

The  solid  Rod: 


1  My  hone  is  built  on  nothing  less 
Than  Jesus1  blood  and  righteousness; 
I  dare  not  trust  the  sweetest  frame, 
But  wholly  lean  on  Jesus'  name: 

On  Christ,  the  solid  rock,  I  stand; 
All  other  ground  is  sinking  sand. 

2  When  darkness  seems  to  veil  his  face, 
I  rest  on  his  unchanging  grace; 

In  every  high  and  stormy  gale, 
My  anchor  holds  within  the  veil ; 

On  Christ,  the  solid  rock,  I  stand  ; 

All  other  ground  is  sinking  sand. 

3  His  oath,  his  covenant  and  blood. 
Support  me  in  the  whelming  flood: 
When  all  around  my  soul  ejives  way, 
He  then  is  all  my  hope  and  stay  : 

Ob  Christ,  the  solid  rock,  I  stand; 
All  other  ground  is  sinking  sand. 


L.  M. 


126 


Security  in  the  Cross. 

1  Here  at  thy  cross,  incarnate  God, 

I  lay  my  soul  beneath  thy  love, 

Beneath  the  droppings  of  thy  blood, 

Nor  shall  it,  Jesus,  e'er  remove. 

2  Should  worlds  conspire  to  drive  me  thence, 

Cnmoved  and  firm  this  heart  should  lie ; 
Resolved,  — for  that  's  my  last  defence,— 
If  I  must  perish,  there  to  die. 

3  But  speak,  my  Lord,  and  calm  my  fear; 

Am  I  not  safe  beneath  thy  shade? 
Thy  justice  will  not  strike  me  here, 
Nor  Satan  dare  my  soul  invade. 

4  Yes.  I'm  secure  beneath  thy  blood, 

And  all  my  fo^s  shall  lose  their  aim, 
Hosanna  to  my  Saviour  God. 
And  my  best  honors  to  his  name. 


416 


7s. 


152 

Hidden  in  Christ. 

1  Rock  of  aees.  cleft  for  me. 
Lt-t  me  hide  myself  in  thee; 
Let  the  water  and  the  blood, 
From  thy  side,  a  healing  flood, 
Be  of  sin  the  double  cure. 

Save  from  wrath,  and  make  me  pure. 

2  Should  my  tears  forever  flow. 
Should  my  zeal  no  languor  know, 
All  for  sin  could  not  atone: 
Thou  must  save,  and  thou  alone; 
In  my  hand  no  price  I  bring; 
Simply  to  thy  cross  I  cling. 

3  While  I  draw  this  fleeting  breath, 
When  mine  eyelids  close  in  death, 
When  I  rise  to  worlds  unknown, 
See  thee  on  thy  judgment  throne, — 
Rock  of  asres.  cleft  for  me. 

Let  me  hide  myself  in  thee. 

417  S.  M.  189 

Resting  on  Christ's  Promise. 

1  My  soul,  with  joy  attend, 

While  Jesus  silence  breaks; 
No  ansrel's  harp  such  music  yields 
As  what  my  Shepherd  speaks. 

2  "I  know  my  sheep,"  he  cries: 

"  My  soul  approves  them  well : 
Tain  is  the  world's  delusive  guise, 
And  vain  the  rage  of  hell. 

3  "I  freely  feed  them  now 

With  tokens  of  my  love: 
But  richer  pastures  I  prepare, 
And  sweeter  streams,  above. 

4  "Unnumbered  years  of  bliss 

I  to  my  people  give; 
And  while  my  throne  unshaken  stands 
Shall  all  my  chosen  live. 


TRUSTING    IN   CHRIST. 


SI 


'»  "This  tri<-d.  almighty  haul 
I  lor  tle-ir  di  : 

-hall  resell  them  th'-r--. 
ur  what  shall  force  th"in  thence?*1 

v  iom  Lord," 
T.-t  faith  triumphant  cry; 
"My  heart  ran  on  this  promise  live- 
Can  with  this  promi.su  die.'' 


418 


L.  M. 


12a 

J>»i«  a  Friend. 
v-etCk.,  and  worthier  though  I  am* 
a  rich,  almighty  Friend; 
-  11  tcmr,  Kfl  hi>  name, 

•ly  loves,  and  without  end. 

2  He  ransomed  me  from  hell  with  blood. 
And  -  controlled; 

.1 1  me  wandering  far  from 
And  brought  BM  I  fold. 

I  Be  pheen  my  heart,  my  wants  supplies, 
-  iya  that  I  shall  ahortljr  be 
Enthroned  with  him  ab  >re  the  >kies: 

Oh,  what  a  Mend  is  Christ  to  me ! 

419  L.  M.  6l.  „, 

Pardon  in  Ote  Blood  of  Jesu*. 

1  "When  first  overwhelmed  with  sin  and  shame, 

»'  cross  I  trembling  came, 
Bnrden'd  with  guiit,  and  lull  of  mar, 
Yet  drawn  by  love,  I  ventured  near, 
And  par-Ion  found,  and  peace  with  God, 
In  Jesus'  rich  atoning  blood. 

2  My  sin  is  gone,  my  fear  is  o'er, 

I  snnn  hie  preaence  now  do  mure; 
He  -it-*  upon  the  throne  of  g 
H-  bid*  me  boldly  seek  nisi 

Sprinkled  upon  the  throne  of  Go  I, 
I  -  te  that  rich  atoning  blood. 

3  Before  hi?  face  my  Priest  appears; 
My  a  ivoeate  the  Father  ) 

That  precious  blood,  before  his  > 
Both  day  and  night  for  mercy  erica  ; 
It  »p-aks.  it  ever  apcaka  1     I 
The  voice  of  that  atoning  blood. 

4  Sere  I  can  r^t  without  *  f>-ar  : 
By  this,  to  God  I  now  draw  near; 
By  this,  I  triumph  over  sin. 

For  tnis  has  made  and  ke-jps  me  cWn; 
And  when  I  reach  the  throne  of 
I'll  praise  that  rich  atoning  blood. 


•  1.  in  angniali  iighingj 
I  cry  to  thee,  t"  thee  alone. 

Were  I  Co  other  help  apt  > 

Vain  were  each  prayer,  euch  tuppliaBt  f-oot 

My  plaints,  (i  Lord,  aaoend  to  t. 

Oh,  graciously  give  ear  to  BM  I 

z  0  Falter,  fcf  thy  lender  v.- 

.,  for  thy  atoning  blood! 

r.t,  comfort  of  the  weary  ! 
>'->r  .ill  thy  gifts  of  heavenly  good. 
Accept  a  life  of  grateful  prairr. 
Aui  make  me  thine,  and  thine  alwnyi 


421 


C.  M. 


Close  to  Qiy  bleeding  Sid* 
rev  here  my  r-st  shall  l>e, 
to  thy  bleedi;.- 
Tliis  all  my  hop<\  and  all  my  plea: 
For  me  the  Saviour  died. 

2  My  dying  Saviour  and  my  God. 

Fountain  for  guilt  and  sin. 
Sprinkle  me  ever  with  thy  blood, 
And  cleanse  and  keep  me  cl-an. 

3  Wash  me.  and  mak«  me  thas  thine  own; 

"Wash  m •■,  and  mine  thou  art; 
Wash  me,  but  not  my  feet 
My  hands,  my  head,  my  heart. 

4  Th'  atonement  of  thy  blood  apply, 

Till  faith  to  sight  improve; 
Till  hope  in  full  fruition  die. 
And  all  my  soul  be  love. 


422 


H.  M. 


205 


420 


9s  &  8s. 


Hope  in  God. 

1  Lord,  thoo  who  art  enthroned  in  glory, 

In  lowly  grief  I  bend  the  knee: 

R      lai  m  have  I  to  come  before  thee, 

For  -le^p  is  sin  and  eruilt  in  me. 

Thy  law,  how  pure  its  righteoac 

.1,  how  vile  its  dark  al»y5?  | 


Thine,  0  Chritt,  not  mine. 

1  Thy  worhn,  not  mine.  0  Christ, 

v>peak  glndneei  to  tail  Lcart; 
They  tell  me  all  is  done; 

They  bid  my  fear  depart : 
To  whom,  save  thee,   I    For  sin  atone. 
W ho  canst  alone  |    Lord,  shall  I  flee? 

2  Thy  wounds,  not  mine,  0  Christ, 

Can  heal  my  bruised  soul; 
Thy  stripes,  not  mine,  contain 

The  balm  that  makes  me  whole : 
To  whom,  save  thee,   I    For  sin  atone. 
Who  canst  alone  1    Lord,  shall  I  flee? 

o  Thy  cross,  not  mine.  0  Christ, 

Has  lx<rne  the  awful  load 

Of  sins  that  none  couli  bear 

But  the  incarnate  God: 

T  >  whom,  save  thee,        For  sin  atone. 

Who  canst  alone  J    Lord,  shall  I  flee  ? 

4  Thy  death,  not  mine.  0  Christ, 

Has  paid  the  ransom  due  ; 
Tf-n  thousand  deaths  like  mine 

Would  have  been  all  too  few: 
To  whom.  *ave  thee,  I  For  sin  atone 
Who  canst  alone  |    Lord,  shall  I  nee? 


423 


L.  M. 


145 


164 


One  helieving  Look. 

1  Could  I  recall  the  buried  past, 
And  all  its  richest  offerings  cast 
Before  thee,  Lord,  what  wouldst  thou  see 
But  sin  in  them,  and  guilt  in  me  ? 

2  A  backward  glance. — shame  paints  my  cheek  ; 
An  inward,— all  is  vile  and  weak  ; 

But  looking  upward,  clear  and  long, 
Light  streams  o'er  all — for  there  I'm  strong  ; 

3  Strong  in  the  strength  of  him  who  died— 
The  Righteous,  yet  the  Crucified  !— 
Strong  in  the  strength  of  him  who  lives, 
And  grace  to  help  in  weakness  gives. 

424  C.  M. 

All  due  to  Grace. 

1  All  that  I  was,  my  sin.  my  guilt, 

My  death,  was  all  mine  own ; 
All  that  I  am,  I  owe  to  thee, 
My  gracious  God  alone. 

2  The  evil  of  my  former  state 

Was  mine,  and  only  mine; 
The  good  in  which  I  now  rejoice 
Is  thine,  and  only  thine. 

3  The  darkness  of  my  former  state, 

The  bondage— all  was  mine ; 
The  light  of  life  in  which  I  walk, 
The  liberty— is  thine. 

4  Thy  grace  that  made  me  feel  my  sin, 

It  taught  me  to  believe ; 
Then,  in  believing,  peace  I  found, 
Ana  now  I  live,  I  live. 

5  All  that  I  am,  e'en  here  on  earth, 

All  that  I  hope  to  be, 
"When  Jesus  comes  and  glory  dawns, 
I  owe  it,  Lord,  to  thee. 


425 


L.  M. 


124 


Self-righteousness  renounced. 

1  No  more,  my  God,  I  boast  no  more 

Of  all  the  duties  I  have  done; 
I  trait  the  hopes  I  held  before, 
To  trust  the  merits  of  thy  Son. 

2  Now,  for  the  love  I  bear  his  name, 

What  was  my  gain,  I  count  my  loss; 
My  former  pride  I  call  my  shame, 
And  nail  my  glory  to  his  cross. 

3  Yes,  and  I  must  and  will  esteem 

All  things  but  loss  for  Jesus'  sake  ; 
Oh,  may  my  sonl  be  found  in  him, 
And  of  his  righteousness  partake. 

4  The  best  obedience  of  my  hands 

Dares  not  appear  before  thy  throne  : 
But  faith  can  answer  thy  demands 
By  pleading  what  my  Lord  has  done. 


426  S.  M. 

Salvation  through  Christ. 

1  Not  what  I  feel  or  do 

(  an  give  me  peace  with  God, 
Not  all  my  prayers  and  sighs  and  tears 
Can  bear  my  awful  load. 

2  Thy  work  alone,  0  Christ, 

Can  ease  this  weight  of  sin  : 
Thy  blood  alone,  0  Lamb  of  God, 
Can  give  me  peace  "within. 

3  Thy  love  to  me,  0  God, 

Not  mine,  0  Lord,  to  thee. 
Can  rid  me  of  this  dark  unrest. 
And  set  my  spirit  free. 

4  'Tis  Christ  who  saveth  me, 

And  freely  pardon  gives; 

I  love  because  he  loveth  me, 

I  live  because  he  lives. 

427  C  M. 

Pleading  ClirisVs  Death. 

1  Great  God.  when  I  approach  thy  throne, 

And  all  thy  glory  see; 
This  is  my  stay,  and  this  alone, 
That  Jesus  died  for  me. 

2  How  can  a  soul  condemned  to  die. 

Escape  the  just  decree? 
Helpless,  and  full  of  sin  am  I, 
But  Jesus  died  for  me. 

3  Burdened  with  sin's  oppressive  chain. 

Oh,  how  can  I  get  free  ? 
No  peace  can  all  my  efforts  gain, 
But  Jesus  died  for  me. 

4  And  Lord,  when  I  behold  thy  face 

This  must  be  all  my  plea ; 
Save  me  by  thy  almighty  grace. 
For  Jesus  died  for  me. 

428  L.  M.  6l.  18S 

The  Death  of  Christ  sufficient. 

1  When  time  seems  short  and  death  is  near, 
And  I  am  pressed  by  doubt  and  fear, 
And  sins,  an  overflowing  tide, 

Assail  my  peace  on  every  side, 

This  thought  my  refuge  still  shall  be, 

I  know  the  Saviour  died  for  me. 

2  If  grace  were  bought,  I  could  not  buy  ; 
If  grace  were  coined,  no  wealth  have  I : 
By  grace  alone  I  draw  my  breath, 
Held  up  from  everlasting  death ; 

Yet,  since  I  know  his  grace  is  free, 
I  know  the  Saviour  died  for  me. 

3  My  faith  is  weak,  but  'tis  thy  gift; 
Thou  canst  my  helpless  soul  uplift, 
And  say,  "Thy  bonds  of  death  are  riven, 
Thy  sins  by  me  are  all  forgiven ; 

And  thou  t^halt  live  from  guilt  set  free, 
For  I,  thy  Saviour,  died  for  thee." 


TRUSTING   IN  CHRIST. 


83 


429 


C.  P.  M. 


432 


The  only  Foundation. 
1  Had  I  ten  thousand  gifti  be*ide, 
I'd  cleave  to  Jesus  trucified. 

And  build  Ml  him  aloii.-; 
For  no  foundation  il  there  giv'n 
Un  which  to  place  my  hopes  of  heav'n, 

lint  Christ,  the  corner-stone. 

MMOng  Christ  I  all  POM 
Wisdom  and  strength  and  righteousness, 

And  holiness  complete; 
Bold  in  his  name,  I  dare  draw  nigh 
Before  the  Ruler  of  the  sky, 

And  all  his  justice  meet. 

3  There  i<*  no  path  to  heav'nly  bliss. 
To  ■olidjoy  or  lasting  peace, 

But  Christ,  th'  appointed  road; 
Oh.  may  we  tread  the  sacred  way, 
By  faith  rejoice  and  praise  and  pray, 
'   Till  we  sit  down  with  GcxL 

430  C  M.  115 

Sainl*  in  the  Hands  of  Cfirisl. 

1  Firm  as  the  earth  thy  gospel  stands, 

My  Lord,  my  hope,  my  trust; 
If  I  am  found  in  Jesus'  hands. 
My  soul  can  ne'er  be  lost. 

2  His  honor  is  engaged  to  save 

The  meanest  of  Ins  sheep; 
All.  whom  his  heavenly  Father  gave, 
His  hands  securely  keep. 

3  Nor  death  nor  hell  shall  e^cr  remove 

Hid  favorites  from  his  breast; 
Within  the  bosom  of  his  love 
They  must  fore vef  rest. 


431 


7s.  6l. 

Christ  all  in  all. 


158 


1  Chief  of  sinners  though  I  be, 
Jesus  shed  his  blood  for  mo ; 
Died  that  I  might  live  on  high, 
Died  that  I  might  never  die; 
As  the  branch  is  to  the  vine, 

I  am  his  and  he  is  mine. 

2  Oh,  the  height  of  Jesus'  love  ! 
Higher  than  the  heavens  above. 
Deeper  than  the  depths  of  sea, 
Lasting  as  eternity; 

Love  that  found  me,  wondrous  thought ! 
Found  me  when  I  sought  him  not! 

3  Chief  of  sinners  though  I  be, 
Christ  is  all  in  all  to  me : 

All  my  wants  to  him  are  known, 
All  my  sorrows  are  his  own  : 
Safe  with  him  from  earthly  strife, 
He  sustains  the  hidden  life. 


C.  M. 


My  Saviour  died  for  me. 

1  Thou  art  my  hiding-place,  0  Lord: 

In  thee  I  put  my  trust, 
Encouraged  by  thy  holy  word, 
A  foeble  child  of  dust. 

2  I  have  no  argument  beside, 

I  urge  no  other  plea; 
And  'tis  enough  the  Saviour  died. 
The  Saviour  died  for  me. 

3  When  storms  of  fierce  temptation  beat, 

And  furious  foes  assail, 
My  refuge  is  the  mercy-seat, 
My  hope  within  the  veil. 

4  From  strife  of  tongues  and  bitter  word?, 

My  spirit  flie*  fcO  thee : 
Joy  to  my  heart  the  thought  affords, 
My  Saviour  died  for  me. 


433 


CM. 

My  Hiding  Place. 


141 


1  Thou  art,  0  Lord,  my  biding  place, 

In  danger  and  disliea  : 

My  weary  spirit  turns  to  thee 
When  thronging  terrors  press. 

2  And.  oh,  with  bounding  heart  I  praise 

Thy  free,  exhaustb-ss  graca  ; 
Thou  never  to  my  needy  cry 
Turn'st  an  upbraiding  face. 

3  Thy  ready  hand  applies  the  blood 

That  makes  the  conscience  clean  ; 
Thy  gentle  voice  the  pardon  breathes 
That  stills  the  storm  within. 

i  Good  Shepherd,  thy  most  helpless  lamb 
Within  thy  bosom  hide: 
Set  me  a  seal  upon  thy  heart, 
And  let  me  there  abide. 


434 


L.  M. 


Robe  of  Righteousness. 

1  Jesus,  thy  robe  of  righteousness 
My  beauty  is,  my  glorious  dreen: 
'Mid  naming  worlds,  in  this  arrayed, 
With  joy  shall  I  lift  up  my  head. 

2  When  from  the  dust  of  death  T  rise 
To  claim  my  mansion  in  the  skies, 
E'en  then  shall  this  be  all  my  plea, — 
"  Jesus  hath  lived  and  died  for  me. 

3  This  spotless  rol>e  the  same  appear*. 
When  rained  nature  sinks  in  > car- : 
No  aee  can  chanee  the  glorious  hue; 
The  robe  of  Christ  is  ever  new. 

4  Oh,  let  the  dead  now  hear  thy  voice, 
Now  bid  thy  banished  ones  rejoice: 
Their  beauty  this,  their  srlorious  dre*  i 
Jesus,  the  Lord,  our  RighteoaaneaB. 


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He  hath  borne  our  Griefs. 

1  I  lay  my  sins  on  Jesus, 

The  spotless  Lamb  of  God; 
He  bears  them  all  and  frees  us 
From  the  accursed  load. 

2  I  bring  my  guilt  to  Jesus, 

To  wash  my  crimson  stains 
White  in  his  blood  most  precious, 
Till  not  a  stain  remains. 

3  I  lay  my  wants  on  Jesus; 

All  fulness  dwells  in  him; 
He  heals  all  my  diseases, 
He  doth  my  soul  redeem. 

4  I  lay  my  griefs  on  Jesus, 

My  burdens  and  my  cares 
He  from  them  all  releases, 
He  all  my  sorrow  shares. 

436  7s  &  6s.  1Ta 

Resting  on  Jesus. 

1  I  rest  my  soul  on  Jesus, 

This  weary  soul  of  mine, 
His  right  hand  me  embraces, 
I  on  his  breast  recline. 

2  I  love  the  name  of  Jesus, 

Tmmanuel,  Christ,  the  Lord; 

Like  fragrance  on  the  breezes, 

His  name  abroad  is  poured. 

3  I  long  to  be  like  Jesus, 

Meek,  loving,  lowly,  mild; 
I  long  to  be  like  Jesus, 
The  Father's  holy  Child. 

4  I  long  to  be  with  Jesus, 

Amid  the  heavenly  throng, 

To  sing  with  saints  his  praises, 

To  learn  the  angels'  6ong. 

437  8s  &  6. 

Prayer/or  Christ's  Intercession. 

1  .0  thou,  the  contrite  sinner's  Friend, 
Who,  loving,  lov'st  them  to  the  end, 
On  this  alone  my  hopes  depend, 

That  thou  wilt  plead  for  me. 

2  When  weary  in  the  Christian  race, 
Far  off  appears  my  resting  place, 
And,  fainting,  I  mistrust  thy  grace, 

Then,  Saviour,  plead  for  me. 

3  When  I  have  erred  and  gone  astray, 
Afar  from  thine  and  wisdom's  way, 
And  see  no  glimmering,  guiding  ray, 

Still,  Saviour,  plead  for  me. 

4  When  Satan,  by  my  sins  made  bold. 
Strives  from  thy  cross  to  loose  my  hold, 
Then  with  thy  pitying  arms  enfold, 

And  plead,  oh,  plead  for  me ! 


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5  And  when  my  dying  hour  draws  near, 
Darkened  with   anguish,  guilt,  and  fear, 
Then  to  my  fainting  sight  appear, 
Pleading  in  heaven  for  me. 

438 


193 


S.  M. 

The  Safety  of  the  Christian. 

1  I  stand  on  Zion's  mount, 

And  view  m^'  starry  crown; 
No  power  on  earth  my  hope  can  shake, 
Nor  hell  can  thrust  me  down. 

2  The  lofty  hills  and  towers, 

That  lift  their  heads  on  high. 

Shall  all  be  leveled  low  in  dust— 

Their  very  names  shall  die. 

3  The  vaulted  heavens  shall  fall, 

Built  by  Jehovah's  hands; 
.  But  firmer  than  the  heavens,  the  Rock 
Of  my  salvation  stands. 

439  H.  M. 

The  finished  Work. 

1  Done  is  the  work  that  saves ; 

Once  and  forever  done: 
Finished  the  righteousness 

That  clothes  the  unrighteous  ones 
The  love  that  blesses  us  below 
Is  flowing  freely  to  us  now. 

2  The  sacrifice  is  o'er; 

The  veil  is  rent  in  twain  ; 
The  mercy-seat  is  red 

With  blood  of  victims  slain; 
Why  stand  Ave  then  without,  in  fear? 
The  blood  divine  invites  us  near. 

3  Upon  the  mercy-seat 

The  High  Priest  sits  within; 
The  Idood  is  in  his  hand 

Which  makes  and  keeps  us  clean. 
With  boldness  let  us  now  draw  near, 
That  blood  has  banished  every  fear. 

440  L.  M. 

Trust  in  Christ. 

1  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  my  life,  my  light, 
My  strength  by  day,  my  trust  by  night. 
On  earth  I'm  but  a  passing  guest. 
And  sorely  with  my  sins  oppressed. 

2  Since  thou  hast  died,  the  pure,  the  just, 
I  take  my  homeward  way  in  trust; 
The  gates  of  heaven,  Lord,  open  wide, 
When  here  I  may  no  more  abide. 

3  And  when  the  last  great  day  is  come, 
And  thou,  our  Judge,  shalt  speak  the  doom, 
Let  me  with  joy  behold  the  light, 

And  set  me  then  upon  thy  right. 

4  Ah!  then  I  have  my  heart's  desire, 
When,  singing  with  the  angels'  choir. 
Among  the  ransomed  of  thy  grace 
Forever  I  behold  thy  face. 


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L.  M. 


14o 


Jesus  pleads  for  vie. 

1  Before  tho  throne  ofOod  shore 

I  bare  ■  strong,  ■  perfect  pie*; 

t  High  Priest,  whose  nun.-  Is  Lore. 

Who  Sf«r  lives  Ud  pleads  for  UK-. 

2  Mv  name  is  Raven  pn  hii  hands, 

My  name  is  written  on  his  heart: 
I  know  that  while  in  heaven  he  stands 
No  toiu-ne  can  hid  me  thence  depar.. 

3  Became  the  sinb-«s  Sarionr  died. 

If  J  liufal  soul  is  counted  free; 
I  >  l.  the  last,  is  satisfied 

>-k  on  him  and  pardon  me.  , 

4  One  with  himself.  I  cannot  die : 

Hi  bobJ  is  purchased  by  his  blood; 
MyTife  is  hid  with  Christ  on  high, 

With  Christ,  my  Saviour  and  my  God. 


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188 


C.  M.  6l. 

The  Surety  sltip  of  Jew. 

1  0  Christ,  what  burdens  howed  thy  head; 

Our  load  was  hud  on  thee  : 
Thou  stood.-st  in  the  abuser's  stead. 

Barest  all  my  ill  forme: 
A  victim  led. thy  Mood  was  shed; 

Now  there's-  no  load  for  me. 

2  Death  and  the  curse  were  in  our  cup, 

o  Christ,  'twas  full  for  thee: 
But  thou  hast  drained  the  last  dark  drop; 

•Tia  empty  now  forme. 
That  hitter  cup.  love  drank  it  up: 

Now  blessing's  draught  for  me. 

3  For  me.  Lord  Jesus,  thou  hast  died. 

And  I  have  died.in  thee; 
TIk  u  'rt  risen:  my  hands  are  all  untied, 

And  now  thou  liv'st  in  aie. 
When  purified,  made  white,  and  tried, 

Thy  glory  then  for  me. 

L.  M. 

Completeness. 

1  Complete  in  thee.— no  work  of  mine 
May  take,  dear  fiord,  the  place  of  thine? 
Thy  blood  hae  pardon  bought  for  me, 

And  I  am  now  complete  in  thee. 

2  Complete  in  thee,— no  more  shall  sin. 
Thy  grace  has- conquered,  reign  within: 
Thy  voice  will  hid  the  tempter  flee. 
And  I  shall  stand  complete  in  thee. 

3  Complete  in  thee,— each  want  supplied 
And  no  good  trans:  to  me  denied. 
Since  thou  my  portion-,  Lord,  wilt  be„ 

I  ask  no  more,— complete  in  thee. 

4  Dear  Saviour,  when,  before  thy  har 
All  tribes  and  tongues  aasassMed  are, 
Anions  thy  chosen  may  I  be 

At  thy  riaiit  hand,— complete  in  thee. 


143 


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445 


444  C.  M.  6l. 

The  Fearlessness  of  the  Believer. 
I     l  In  all  tl»f  Impotence  of  need, 

My  6od,  i  count  on  thee ! 
And  in  the  Nam.-  of  name!  I  plead 

Enteai  thy  power  ' 
The  f.>e  is  near,  I  will  n<>t  fear, 

Thou  ■tsndft  up  for  me. 

2  I  watch  the  WoadetS  of  thv  erace, 

I  dwell  beneath  thy  S 
Thv  wisdom  nnderttacii  n 

Thine  arm  salvation  brl 

My  Shield  are  thou,  my  Buckler  DOW, 

My  victor  spirit  -. 

3  My  God.  thou  hast  roachssJea  to  be 

My  Father  and  my  Gnide; 
The  sprinkled  Mood  ssaaretn  mo 

How  well  th«.n  dost  provide. 
At  pease  and  free,  I  walk  with  thee. 

No  more  to  leave  thy  side. 

OS  <X    I  9.  190 

Trusting  in  Jesus, 

1  "Who  trusts  in  God  a  strong  abode 
In  heaven  and  earth  pom   - 

Who  looks  in  lore  to  Christ  above. 
No  fear  his  heart  oppresses. 

2  In  only  thee,  dear  Lord.  I  see 
Sweet  hope  and  consolation, 

My  *hi«]  |  f  .  n  fbe%  my  balm  for  woes, 
'  My  great  and  sure  salvation. 

3  In  all  the  strife  of  mortal  lift 
My  foot  shall  stand  securely; 

Temptation's  hour  vhall  lose  it«  po*pr, 
For  thou  wilt  guard  me  surely. 

4  0  Cod.  renew  with  heavenly  dew 
My  body,  bouI,  and  spirit. 

And  be  thou  mine  ami  keep  me  thine 
For  Jesus'  saving  merit. 

446  L.  M. 

Security  of  the  Bel ! even. 

1  ITow  oft  have  sin  and  Satan  str 

To  rend  my  S"ul  from  thee,  my  God  I 
But  ererlasting  is  thy  lore. 

And  Jesus  seals  it  with  his  blood. 

2  The  oath  and  promise  of  the  Lord 

Join  to  confirm  the  wondrous  crace; 
Eternal  power  perform*  the  word. 

And  fills  all  heaven  with  endless  praise. 

3  Amidst  temptations,  sharp  and  long, 

Iff)  soul  to  this  dear  refuge  tli--*:. 
H;  pa  is  my  anchor,  firm  and  str 
While  tempests  blow  and  billows  rise. 

*  T7ie  eospel  bears  my  spirit  up : 
A  faithful  and  unchanging  Cod 
Lays  the  foundation  for  my  hope 
In  oaths  and  promises  and  blood. 


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447  L.  M.  „, 

All  Things  in  Cliritf. 

1  Fountain  of  grace,  rich,  full    and  free, 
What  need  I  that  is  not  in  thee? 
Full  pardon,  strength  to  meet  the  day, 
And  peace  which  none  can  take  away. 

2  Doth  sickness  fill  the  heart  with  fear? 
'Tis  sweet  to  know  th:it  thou  art  near. 
Am  I  with  dread  of  justice  tried? 
'Tis  sweet  to  feel  that  Christ  hath  died. 

3  In  life,  thy  promises  of  aid 
Forbid  my  heart  to  be  afraid  : 

In  death,  peace  gently  veils  the  eyes ; 
Christ  rose,  and  I  shall  surely  rise. 

4  0  all-sufficient  Saviour,  be 
This  all-sufficiency  to  me: 

Nor  pain  nor  sin  nor  death  can  harm 
The  weakest  shielded  by  thine  ami. 

448  C.  M. 

Tfie  new  Covenant  sealed. 

1  "The  promise  of  my  Father's  love 

Shall  stand  forever  good;" 
He  said,  and  gave  his  soul  to  death, 
And  sealed  the  grace  with  blood, 

2  To  tins  dear  covenant  of  thy<wcrd 

I  s-it  my  worthless  name; 
I  seal  the  promise  to  my  Lord, 
And  make  my  humble  claim. 

3  I  call  that  legacy  my  own, 

Which  Jesus  did  bequeath: 
'Twas  purchased  with  a  dying  groan. 
And  ratified  in  death. 

4  The  light  and  strenefh,  the  pardoning  grace, 

And  glory  shall  be  mine : 
My  life  and  soul,  my  heart  and  flesh. 
And  all  my  powers  are  thine. 


450 


CM. 


Confidence  in  God. 

1  Soon  as  I  heard  my  Father  say. 

"Ye  children,  seek  mv  grace." 

My  heart  replied,  without  delay, 

"  I'll  seek  my  Father's  face." 

2  Let  not  thy  face  be  hid  from  me. 

Nor  frown  my  6oul  away  ; 

God  of  my  life,  I  fly  to  thee 

In  each  distressing  day. 

3  Should  friends  and  kindred,  near  and  dear, 

Leave  me  to  want,  or  die. 
My  God  will  make  my  life  his  care, 
And  all  my  need  supply. 

4  Wait  on  the  Lord,  ye  trembling  saints, 

And  keep  your  courage  up: 
He'll  raise  your  spirit  when  it  faints, 
And  far  exceed  your  hope. 


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449  C.  M.  149 

Fear  not. 

1  Ye  trembling  souls,  dismiss  your  fears, 

Be  mercy  all  your  theme; 

'For  mercy  like  a  river  flows) 

In  one  perpetual  stream. 

2  "  Fear  not "  the  powers  of  earth  and  hell ; 

God  will  those  powers  restrain ; 
His  arm  will  all  their  rage  repel, 
And  make  their  efforts  vain. 

3  "  Fear  not "  the  want  of  outward  good  ; 

For  his  he  will  provide. 
Grant  them  supplies  of  daily  food, 
And  give  them  heaven  beside. 

4  "  Fear  not "  the  terrors  of  the  grave, 

Nor  death's  relentless  stine; 
He  will  from  endless  wrath  preserve, 
To  endless  glory  bring. 


Only  the  Crucified. 

1  Ask  ye  what  great  thing  I  know 
That  delights  and  stirs  me  so? 
What  the  high  reward  I  win  ? 
Whose  the  name  I  glory  in  ? 

Jesus  Christ,  the  Crucified. 

2  What  is  faith's  foundation  strong?] 
What  awakes  my  lips  to  sons  ? 

He  who  bore  my  sinful  load. 
Purchased  for  me  peace  with  God, 
Jesus  Christ,  the  Crucified. 

3  Who  is  life  in  life  to  me? 

Who  the  death  of  death  will  be? 
Who  will  place  me  on  his  rieht. 
With  the  countless  hosts  of  light? 
Jesus  Christ,  the  Crucified. 

4  This  is  that  great  thing  I  know; 
This  df  lights  and  stirs  me  so : 
Faith  in  him  who  died  to  save. 
Him  who  triumphed  o'er  the  grave, 

Jesus  Christ,  the  Crucified. 


452 


L.  M. 


The  Grasp  of  Faith. 

1  When  sins  and  fears,  prevailing,  rise, 

And  fainting  hope  almost  expires, 
To  thee.  0  Lord,  I  lift  my  eves; 
To  thee  I  breathe  my  soul's  desires. 

2  Art  thou  not  mine,  my  living  Lord  ? 

And  can  my  hope,  my  comfort,  die? 
'Tis  fixed  on  thine  almighty  word, 
That  word  which  built  the  earth  and  sky. 

3  If  my  immortal  Saviour  lives. 

Then  my  immortal  life  is  sure; 
His  word  a  firm  foundation  gives: 
Here  I  may  build,  and  rest  secure. 


TRUSTING  IN  CHRIST. 


4  Here  let  my  faith  unshaken  dwell i 

Forever  sure  the  promise  stands; 
Not  nil  the  powers  of  earth  or  hell 
Can  e'er  dissolve  the  sacred  bands. 

5  Here.  0  my  soul,  thy  trust  repose; 

If  Jesus  is  forever  mine. 
Not  death  itself,  that  last  of  foes. 
Shall  break  a  union  so  divine. 


170 


453  7s  &  6s. 

The  old,  old  Story. 

1  Tell  rue  the  old,  old  story, 

( )f"  unseen  things  above, 
Of  Jesus  and  his  glory. 

Of  Jesus  and  his  love. 
Tell  me  the  story  simplv, 

As  to  a  little  child, 
For  I  am  weak  and  weary,      fj 

And  helpless  and  defiled. 

2  Tell  me  the  story  slowly, 

That  I  may  take  it  in- 
Thai  wonderful  redemption, 

God's  remedy  for  sin. 
Tell  me  the  story  often. 

For  I  forget  so  soon  ! 
The  "early  dew"  of  morning 

Has  passed  away  at  noon. 

3  Tell  me  the  same  old  story. 

When  you  have  cause  to  fear 
That  this  world's  empty  glory 

Is  costing  me  too  clear. 
Yes,  and  when  that  world's  glory 

Is  dawning  on  my  soul, 
Tell  me  the  old,  old  story: 

M  Christ  Jesus  makes  thee  whole.' 


455 


7s. 


S12 


Winning  Souls  to  Christ. 

1  Would  you  win  a  soul  to  Cod? 
Tell  him  of  a  Saviour's  blood, 
Once  for  dying  sinners  spilt, 
To  atone  for  all  their  guilt. 

2  Tell  him  how  the  streams  did  glide 
From  his  hands,  his  feet,  his  side; 
How  hi*  he;id  with  thorn*  w:n  crowmM, 
And  his  heart  in  sorrow  drowned; 

3  How  he  yielded  up  his  breath  ; 
How  he  agonized  in  death; 
How  he  lives  to  intercede  : 
Christ  our  Advocate  and  Head* 

4  Tell  him  of  that  liberty 
Wherewith  Jesus  makes  us  free} 
Sweetly  speak  of  sins  forgiven,    .  . 
Earnest  of  the  joys  of  heaven. 


456 


8s  &  7s. 


454 


CM 


Glorying  in  the  Cross. 

1  In  the  cross  of  Christ  I  glory. 

Towering  o'er  the  wrecks  of  timc\ 
All  the  light  of  sacred  story 
Gathers  round  its  head  sublime. 

2  When  the  woes  of  life  overtake  in?, 

Hopes  deceive  and  fears  annoy, 
Never  shall  the  cross  forsake  me, 
Lo !  it  glows  with  peace  and  joy. 

3  When  the  sun  of  bliss  is  beaming 

Light  and  love  upon  my  way, 
From  the  cross  the  radiance  streaming. 
Adds  new  lustre  to  the  day. 

4  Bane  and  blesssing,  pain  and  pleasure, 

By  the  cross  are  sanctified ; 
Peace  is  there,  that  knows  no  measure, 
Joys  that  through  all  time  abide. 


The  Gospel  a  Savor  of  Life  or  DcaOi. 

1  Christ  and  his  cross  are  all  our  theme, 

The  mysteries  that  we  speak 
Are  scandal  in  the  Jews'  esteem, 
And  folly  to  the  Greek. 

2  But  souls  enlightened  from  above 

With  joy  receive  the  word; 
They  see  what  w  sdom,  power,  and  lovo 
Shine  in  their  dying  Lord. 

3  The  vital  savor  of  h:s  name 

Restores  their  fainting  breath  ; 
But  unbelief  perverts  the  same 
To  guilt,  despair,  and  death. 

4  Till  God  diffuse  his  graces  down, 

Like  showers  of  heavenly  rain. 
In  vain  Apollos  sows  the  ground, 
And  Paul  may  plant  in  vain. 


457 


C.  M. 


ISo 


Prayer  for  Faith. 

1  0  God  of  our  salvation,  Lord 

Of  wondrous  power  and  love, 
May  faith,  whereby  we  look  to  the'e, 
Be  sent  us  from  above. 

2  'Tis  faith  that  gives  us  strength  to  fight, 

That  we  our  foes  may  quell  : 
'Tis  with  the  shield  of  faith  we  Quench 
The  fiery  darts  of  hell. 

3  By  faith  we  make  our  prayers  to  thoe 

In  that  most  holy  name. 
On  which,  for  mercy  and  for  peace, 
We  rest  our  humble  claim. 

4  For  thy  dear  sake,  assist  us.  Lord, 

To  run  our  heavenward  race; 
And,  oh,  may  no  unholy  life 
Our  holy  faith  disgrace  ! 


458  C.  M.  148 

The  Work  of  Faith. 

1  Faith  adds  new  charms  to  earthly  bliss, 

And  saves  us  trom  its  snares; 
It  yields  support  in  all  our  toils, 
And  softens  all  our  cares. 

2  The  wounded  conscience  knows  its  power 

The  healing  balm  to  give  ; 
That  halm  the  saddest  heart  can  cheer, 
And  make  the  dying  live. 

3  Faith  shows  the  promise  fully  sealed 

With  our  Redeemer's  blood; 
It  helps  our  feeble  hope  to  rest 
Upon  a  faithful  God. 

4  There,  still  unshaken,  would  we  rest-^ 

Till  this  frail  body  dies,  ■ 
And  then,  on  faith's  triumphant  wing, 
.    To  endless  glory  rise. 


459 


L.  M. 


185 

Without  Faith  it  is  impossible  to  please  God. 

1  Faith  is  a  living  power  from  heaven. 
Which  grasps  the  promise  God  has  given ; 
A  trust  that  cannot  be  overthrown, 
Securely  fixed  on  Christ  alone. 

2  Faith  finds  in  Christ  whate'er  we  need, 
To  save  and  strengthen,  guide  and  feed  ; 
Strong  in  his  grace,  it  joys  to  share 
His  cross,  in  hope  his  crown  to  wear. 

3  Faith  feels  the  Spirit's  kindling  breath, 
In  hope  and  love  that  conquer  death; 
Faith  brings  us  to  delight  in  God, 
And  blesses  e'en  his  smiting  rod. 

4  Such  faith  in  us,  0  God,  implant, 
And  to  our  prayers  thy  favor  grant, 
In  Jesus  Christ,  thy  saving  Son, 
Who  is  our  Fount  of  health  alone. 

C.  M. 

Lord,  I  believe;  help  thou  my  Unbelief. 

1  Lord,  I  believe;  thy  power  I  own% 

Thy  word  I  would  obey: 
I  wander  comfortless  and  lone. 
When  from  thy  truth  I  stray. 

2  Lord,  I  believe;  but  gloomy  fears 

Sometimes  bedim  my  sight ; 
I  look  to  thee  with  prayers  and  tears, 
And  cry  for  strength  and  light, 

3  Lord,  I  believe ;  but  oft,  I  know, 

My  faith  is  cold  and  weak : 
My  weakness  strengthen,  and  bestow 
The  confidence  I  seek. 

4  Yes,  I  believe ;  and  only  thou 

Canst  give  my  soul  relief: 
Lord,  to  thy  truth  my  spirit  bow; 
"  Help  thou  mine  unbelief  1 " 


460 


461 


L.M. 


124 


Thou  art  Mine. 

1  Yes.  thou  art  mine,  my  blessed  Lord; 

Forever  and  forever  mine  ; 
And,  purchased  with  thy  precious  blood. 
My  Lord  and  Saviour,  I  am  thine. 

2  Thy  spotless  righteousness  is  mine, 

Resplendent  now  before  the  throne; 
In  thee  I  stand  accepted  there — 
In  thee,  O  Son  of  God,  alone. 

3  Thy  Spirit,  Lord,  is  mine,  for  thou 

Didst  send  him,  never  to  depart, 

Thine  own  sweet  Comforter,  to  dwell 

Within  the  temple  of  my  heart. 

4  Thy  rich  inheritance  is  mine; 

Joint  heir  with  thee  of  worlds  above, 
Lord,  in  thy  kingdom  I  shall  shine, 
^.nd  reign  with  thee  in  endless  love. 


462 


LOVING  CHRIST. 
C.  M. 


Love  to  the  Lord  declared.' 

1  I  love  the  Lord:  he  heard  my  cries," 

And  pitied  every  groan  : 
Long  as  I  live,  when  troubles  rise, 
I'll  hasten  to  his  throne. 

2  I  love  the  Lord  :  he  bowed  his  ear, 

And  chased  my  grief  away  ; 
Oh,  let  my  heart  no  more  despair. 
While  I  have  breath  to  pray. 

3  The  Lord  beheld  me  sore  distressed ; 

He  bade  my  pains  remove; 
Return,  my  soul,  to  God,  thy  rest, 
For  thou  hast  known  his  love. 


463 


C.  M. 

Christ  is  all. 


1  Compared  with  Christ,  in  all  beside 

!*o  comeliness  I  see; 
The  one  thing  needful,  dearest  Lorck 
Is  to  be  one  with  thee. 

2  The  sense  of  thy  expiring  love 

Into  my  soul  convey: 
Thyself  bestow;  for  thee  alone 
My  all  in  all  I  pray 

3  Less  than  thyself  will  notsuffioe 

My  comfort  to  restore  ; 
More  than  thyself  I  cannot  crave, 
And  thou  canst  give  no  more. 

4  Whate'er  consists  not  with  thy  love, 

Oh,  teach  me  to  resign  ; 
I'm  rich  to  all  the  intents  of  bliss, 
If  thou,  0  God,  art  mine. 


iu 


SOI 


8s  &  7s. 

"  /  toould  love  thee." 

1  I  would  love  thee   God  and  Father, 

My  Bodsfimnr.  and  my  kiin;; 
I  would  love  thee;  for,  without  thee, 
Life  is  but  a  bitter  tliiu^. 

2  I  would  love  thee;  every  blessing 

Flows  to  me  from  out  thy  th  one: 
I  would  love  thee;  he  who  loves  thee 
Never  lee  Is  himself  alone. 

3  I  would  love  thee;  look  upon  me, 

Ever  guide  me  with  thine  eye: 
I  would  love  thee;  if  not  nourished  # 

By  thy  love,  my  soul  would  die. 

4  I  would  love  tliee:  I  have  vowed  it, 

On  thy  love  my  heart  is  set : 

While  I  love  thee,  1  will  never 

My  Redeemer's  blood  forget. 

465  8s,  7s,  &  7s.  202 

Tfioxi  knoicest  Oiat  Hove  thee, 

1  I  will  love  thee,  all  my  treasure; 

I  will  love  thee,  all  my  strength; 
I  will  love  thee  without  measure, 

And  without  a  stain  at  length: 
I  will  love  thee.  Light  divine, 
Till  I  die  and  hud  thee  mine. 

2  Be  my  heart  more  warmly  glowing, 

Sweet  and  calm  the  tears  I  shed; 
And  its  love,  its  ardor,  showing, 

Let  my  spirit  onward  tread  : 
Near  to  thee,  ami  nearer  still, 
Draw  this  heart,  this  mind,  this  will. 

3  I  will  love  in  joy  or  sorrow 

While  I  in  this  body  dwell; 
I  will  love  to-day,  to-morrow, 

With  a  love  no  words  can  tell: 
I  will  love  thee.  Light  divine, 
Till  I  die  and  hud  thee  mine. 


3  Then  shall  I  not,  O  Saviour  mine! 
shall  I  not  love  thee  well ! 
Not  with  the  hope  of  winning  heaven. 

Nor  of  escaping  hell ; 
Not  with  the  hope  of  earning  aught, 
\     :   seeking  a  reward. 

But  freely,  fully,  as  thyself 

Hast  loved  me,  0  Lord  ! 


189 


466 


CM. 


184 


Gratitude  to  ClirLst. 

1  I  love  thee,  0  my  God,  but  not 

For  what  I  hope  thereby; 
Nor  yet  because  who  love  thee  not, 

Must  die  eternally  : 
I  love  thee,  O  my  God, and  still 

I  ever  will  love  thee. 
Solely  because  my  God  thou  art, 

Who  first  has  loved  me. 

2  For  me,  to  lowest  depths  of  woe 

Thou  didst  thyself  abase; 
For  me  didst  bear  the  cross,  the  shame, 

And  manifold  disgrace. 
For  me  didst  suffer  pains  unknown, 

Blood-sweat  and  asrony. 
Yea,  death  itself.— all,  all  for  me, 

Y  >r  me,  thine  enemy. 

8» 


467  8s  &  Ts. 

"  I  am  a  Miracle  0/  Grace." 

1  Hail,  my  ever  blessed  J«->ib  | 

Only  thre  I  wish  to  I 
To  my  soul  thy  name  is  precious. 
Thou  my  Prophet,  Priest, and  King; 

Oh,  what  merry  flows  from  heaven  1 

Oh,  what  joy  and  happ.i 
Love  I  much?  I've  imu'h  forgiven, — 

I'm  a  miracle  of  grace  I 

2  Once  with  Adam's  race  in  ruin, 

Unconcerned  in  sin  1  lay  ; 

Swift  destruction  still  pursuing, 
Till  my  Saviour  passed  that  way. 

Witness,  all  ye  host*  of  heaven. 
My  Redeemer's  tenderni 

Love  I  much?  I've  much  forgiven,— 
I'm  a  miracle  of  grace  ! 

3  Shout,  ye  bright  angelic  choir! 

Praise  the  Lamb  enthroned  above! 
While,  astonished,  I  admire 

God's  free  grace  and  boundless  love: 
That  blest  moment  I  received  him 

Filled  my  soul  with  joy  and  peace: 
Love  I  much  ?  I've  much  forgiven,— 

I'm  a  miracle  of  grace  ! 


468 


7s.  6l. 

Jean  only. 


158 


1  Blessed  Saviour,  thee  I  love 
All  my  other  joys  above  ; 
All  my  hopes  in  thee  abide, 

Thou  my  hope,  and  naught  beside: 
Ever  let  my  glory  be 
Only,  only,  only  thee. 

2  Once  again  beside  the  cro^s 
All  my  gain  I  count  but  lo<s; 
Far: hly  pleasures  fade  away. 
Clouds  they  are  that  hide  my  day: 
Hence,  vain  shadows  !  let  me  see 
Jesus  crucified  for  me. 

3  Blessed  Saviour,  thine  am  I, 
Thine  to  live  and  thine  to  die; 
Height  or  depth  or  earthlr  pow'r 
Ne'er  shall  hide  my  Saviour  more  ; 
Fver  shall  my  glory  be 

Only,  only,  only  thee. 


469 


C.  P.  M. 


The  Fulness  of  Christ's  Love. 

1  0  love  divine,  how  sweet  thou  art  f 
When  shall  I  find  my  willing  heart 

All  taken  up  by  thee  ? 
I  thirst,  I  taint,  I  die,  to  prove 
The  greatness  of  redeeming  love, 

The  love  of  Christ  to  me. 

2  Stronger  his  love  than  death  or  hell: 
No  mortal  can  its  riches  tell, 

Nor  first-born  sons  of  light : 
In  vain  they  long  its  depths  to  see  ; 
They  cannot  reach  the  mystery, 

The  length,  the  breadth,  the  height. 

3  Oh  that  I  could  forever  sit 

In  transport  at  my  Saviour's  feet! 

Be  this  my  happy  choice  ; 
My  only  care,  delight,  and  bliss  ; 
My  joy,  my  heaven  on  earth,  be  this, 

To  hear  my  Saviour's  voice. 


470 


L.  M. 


125 


The  Teaching  of  Jesus. 

1  How  sweetly  flowed  the  gospel  sound 

From  lips  of  gentleness  and  grace, 
When  listening  thousand-;  gathered  round, 
And  joy  and  gladness  filled  the  place  ! 

2  From  heaven  he  came,  of  heaven  he  spoke, 

To  heaven  he  led  his  followers'  way; 
Dark  clouds  of  gloomy  night  he  broke, 
Unveiling  an  immortal  day. 

3  "  Come  wanderers,  to  my  Father's  home, 

Come,  all  ye  weary  ones,  and  rest :  " 
Yes,  sacred  Teacher,  we  will  come, 
Obey  thee,  love  thee,  and  be  blest, 

4  Decay,  then,  tenements  of  dust; 

Pillars  of  earthly  pride,  decay: 
A  nobler  mansion  waits  the  just, 
And  Jesus  has  prepared  the  way. 

471  7s.  6l.  1M 

Obligation  to  Clirist  manifested. 

1  Chosen,  not  fer  good  in  me, 
Wakened  up  from  wrath  to  flee, 
Hidden  in  the  Saviour's  side, 
By  the  Spirit  sanctified,— 
Teach  me,  Lord,  on  earth  to  show, 
By  my  love,  how  much  I  owe. 

2  Oft  the  nights  of  sorrow  reign  ; 
Weepinz,  sickness,  Bgiring,  pain; 
But  a  night  thine  anger  burns: 
Morning  comes,  and  joy  returns: 
God  of  comforts,  bid  me  show 

To  thy  poor  how  much  I  otve. 

3  When  in  flowery  paths  I  tread, 
Oft  by  sin  I'm  captive  led; 

Oft  I  fall,  but  still  ari-?p; 
Jesus  comes,  the  tempter  flies: 
Blessed  Jesus,  bid  me  -how 
Weary  sinners  all  I  owe. 


472 


L.  M. 


in 


Enjoyment  of  Christ's  Love. 

1  Jesus,  thy  boundless  love  to  me 

No  thought  can  reach.no  tongue  declare; 
Unite  my  thankful  heart  to  thee, 
And  reign  without  a  rival  there. 

2  Thy  love,  how  cheering  is  its  ray ! 

All  pain  before  its  presence  flies; 
Care,  anguish,  sorrow,  melt  away, 
Where'er  its  healing  beams  arise. 

3  Oh,  let  thy  love  my  soul  inflame, 

And  to  thy  service  sweetly  b.nd; 
Transfuse  it  through  my  inmost  frame, 
And  mould  me  wholly  to  thy  mind. 

4  Thy  love,  in  sufferings,  be  my  peace: 

Thy  love,  in  weakness,  make  me  strong; 
And,  when  the  storms  of  life  shall  cease. 
Thy  love  shall  be  in  heaven  my  song. 


473 


C.  M. 


157 


Christ  loved  unseen. 


1  Jesus,  these  eyes  have  never  seen 

That  radiant  form  of  thi'e: 
The  veil  of  sense  hangs  dark  between 
Thy  blessed  face  and  mine. 

2  I  see  thee  not,  I  hear  thee  not. 

Yet  art  thou  oft  with  me; 
And  earth  hath  ne'er  so  dear  a  spot, 
As  where  I  meet  with  thee. 

3  Yet  though  I  have  not  seen,  and  still 

Must  rest  in  faith  alone, 
I  love  thee,  dearest  Lord ;  and  will 
Unseen,  but  not  unknown. 

4  When  death  these  mortal  eyes  shall  seal, 

And  still  this  throbbing  heart, 
The  rending  veil  shall  thee  reveal, 
All  glorious  as  thou  art. 


474 


7s  &  6s. 


1T2 


Hie  exceeding  Riches  of  his  Grace. 

1  0  Lord,  thy  love's  unbounded ; 

So  full,  so  sweet,  so  free, 
Our  thoughts  are  all  confounded, 
Whene'er  we  think  on  thee. 

2  For  us,  thou  cam'st  from  heaven, 

For  us  to  bleed  and  die; 
That,  purchased  and  forgiven, 
We  might  ascend  on  high. 

3  Oh.  let  this  love  constrain  us 

To  give  our  hearts  to  tbee; 

L^t  nothing  henceforth  pain  us, 

But  that  which  paineth  thee. 

4  Our  joy,  our  one  endeavor. 

Through  suffering,  conflict,  shame, 
To  serve  thee,  gracious  Saviour, 
And  magnify  thy  name. 


LOVING   CHKIST. 


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475 


is» 


181 


L.  M.  6l. 

M  H  Love  desired. 

1  Jesus,  my  Lord,  my  God,  my  all. 
Hear  ni.',  blast  Saviour,  when  I  rail : 
Hear  me.  ami  from  thy  dwelling  place 
Potlf  down  dM  riches  of  thy  eraee. 
Jerat,  my  Lord.  I  thee  adore; 

Oh,  make  me  love  thee  more  and  more. 

2  Jesas,  lOO  late  I  thee  have  sought; 
II  m  can  I  low  thee  as  I  outjht? 
And  how  extol  thy  matchless  lame, 
The  glorions  beauty  of  thy  name/ 

my  Lord,  I  thee  adore; 
Oh,  make  me  love  thee  more  and  more. 

3  Jesuu,  what  didst  thou  find  in  me. 
That  th«-u  hast  demit  so  lovingly  1 

How  great  the  joy  that  thon  hast  brought 
So  far  exceeding  hope  or  thought ! 
Jesus,  my  Lord,  1  thee  adore; 
Oh,  make  me  love  thee  more  and  more. 

4  Jesus,  of  thee  shall  be  my  song; 
To  thee  my  heart  and  soul  belong; 
All  that  I  have  or  own  is  thine, 

And  thou,  blest  Saviour,  thou  art  mine. 

.1  «US,  my  Lord,  I  thee  adore; 

Oh,  make  me  love  thee  more  and  more. 

176  6s  &  4s. 

The  Xame  of  Jesus  praised. 

1  Jesus,  thy  name  I  love, 
Ail  other  names  above, 

Jesus,  my  Lord. 
Oh,  thou  art  all  to  me; 
Nothing  to  please  I  see, 
Nothing  apart  from  thee, 

Jesus,  my  Lord. 

2  Thou,  blessed  Son  of  God, 
Hast  bought  me  with  thy  blood, 

Jesus,  my  Lord. 
Oh.  wondrous  is  thy  love, 
AH  other  loves  above, 
Love  that  I  daily  prove, 

Jesus,  my  Lord. 

3  When  unto  thee  I  flee. 
Thou  wilt  my  refuge  be, 

Jesus,  my  Lord. 
What  need  I  now  to  fear? 
What  earthly  srief  or  care, 
Since  thou  art  ever  near? 

Jesus,  my  Lord. 

477  8s  &  7s. 

The  Xame  of  Jestis. 
1  There  is  no  name  so  sweet  on  earth, 
No  name  so  sweet  in  heaven. 
The  name  before  his  wondrous  birth 
To  Christ  the  Saviour  given. 

We  l"\-e  to  sing  around  our  King, 

And  hail  him  blessed  Jesus: 
For  there  's  no  word  ear  ever  heard 
So  dear,  «o  sweet,  as  Jesus. 


190 


!  And  when  he  hung  upon  the  treef 
They  wrote  this  lianie  above  him, 
Tl  at  all  might  lee  the  reason  we 
Forevermore  must  love  him. 

3  So  now,  upon  his  Father's  throne, 

Almighty  to  release  us 
From  Bin  and  pains,  he  ever  reigns. 
The  Prince  and  Saviour  J 

4  0  Jesus,  by  that  matchless  name, 

Thy  grace  shall  fail  us  never j 
To-day  as  yesterday  the  same 
Thou  art  the  same  forever. 


478- 


C.  M. 

Christ  precious. 


1  Jesus,  delightful  charming  name  ! 

It  spreads  a  fragrance  round; 
Justice  and  mercy,  truth  and  peace* 
In  union  here  are  found. 

2  He  is  o\ir  life,  our  joy,  our  strength? 

In  him  all  glories  meet ; 
He  is  a  shade  above  our  heads, 
A  light  to  guide  our  feet. 

3  The  thickest  clouds  are  soon  dispersed. 

If  Jesus  shows  his  face; 

To  weary,  heavy-laden  souls 

He  is  the  resting-place. 

4  When  storms  arise  and  tempests  blow. 

He  speaks  the  stilling  word; 
The  threatening  billows  osase  to  flow, 
The  winds  obey  their  Lord. 


in 


479  L.  M. 

A  Xame  above  every  Xame. 

1  There  is  none  other  nam^  than  thine, 
Jehovah  Jesus,  name  divine, 

On  which  to  rest  for  6ins  forgiven, 

For  peace  with  God,  for  hope  of  heaven. 

2  There  is  none  other  name  than  thine, 
When  caret  and  tears  and  griefs  are  mine, 
That,  with  a  gracious  power,  can  heal 
Each  care  and  tear  and  gnet  I  feel. 

3  There  is  none  other  name  than  thine, 
When  (ailed  my  spirit  to  resign. 

To  bear  me  through  that  latest  strife. 
And  even  in  death  to  be  my  life. 

4  Name,  above  every  name,  thy  praise 
Shall  fill  the  remnant  of  my  days: 
Jehovah  Jesus,  name  divine. 

Rock  of  salvation,  thou  art  mine. 


480  C.  M. 

God  in  Clirist. 

1  Dearest  of  all  the  names  above, 

My  Saviour  and  my  God, 
"Who  can  resist  thy  heavenly  lovo, 
Or  trifle  with  thy  blood? 

2  'lis  by  the  merits  of  thy  death 

The  Father  smiles  again  ; 
*Tw  by  thine  interceding  breath 
The  Spirit  dwells  with  men. 

3  Till  God  in  human  flesh  I  see, 

My  thoughts  no  comfort  find; 
The  holy,  just,  and  sacred  Three 
Are  terrors  to  my  mind. 

4  But  if  Immanuel's  face  appear, 

My  hope,  my  joy,  begin; 
His  name  forbids  my  slavish  fear; 
His  grace  removes  my  sin. 

481  C.  M. 

Praise  for  Mediation. 

1  Father,  I  sing  thy  wondrous  grace; 

I  bless  my  Saviour's  name ; 
He  bought  salvation  for  the  poor, 
And  bore  the  sinner's  shame. 

2  His  deep  distress  has  raised  us  high ; 

His  duty  and  his  zeal 
Fulfilled  the  law  which  mortals  broke. 
And  finished  all  thy  will. 

3  Zion  is  thine,  most  holy  God; 

Thy  Son  shall  bless  her  gates; 
And  glory,  purchased  by  his  blood, 
For  thine  own  Israel  waits. 

4  Let  heaven,  and  all  that  dwell  on  high, 

To  God  their  voices  raise; 
"While  lands  and  seas  assist  the  sky, 
And  join  t'  advance  his  praise. 


SOS 


482 


CM. 


The  Name  of  Jesus. 

1  There  is  a  name  I  love  to  hear, 

I  love  to  sing  its  worth; 
It  sounds  like  music  in  mine  ear, 
The  sweetest  name  on  earth. 

2  It  tells  me  of  a  Saviour's  love, 

Who  died  to  set  me  free ; 
It  tells  me  of  his  precious  blood, 
Tue  sinner's  perfect  plea. 

3  Jesus,  the  name  I  love  so  well, 

The  name  I  love  to  hear! 
No  saint  on  earth  its  worth  can  tell. 
No  heart  conceive  how  dear. 

4  This  name  shall  shed  its  fragrance  still 

Along  this  thorny  road; 
Shall  sweetly  smooth  the  rugged  hill 
That  leads  me  up  to  God. 


483  C.  M. 

The  Name  of  Jesus  precious. 

1  How  sweet  the  name  of  Jesus  sounds 

In  a  believer's  ear! 
It  soothes  his  sorrows,  heals  his  wounds, 
And  drives  away  his  fear. 

2  It  makes  the  wounded  spirit  whole, 

And  calms  the  troubled  breast; 
'Tis  manna  to  the  hungry  soul, 
And  to  the  weary  rest. 

3  Weak  is  the  effort  of  my  heart, 

And  cold  my  warmest  thought; 
But  when  I  see  thee  as  thou  art, 
I'll  praise  thee  as  I  ought. 

4  Till  then,  I  would  thy  love  proclaim 

With  every  fleeting  breath; 
And  may  the  music  of  thy  name 
Kefresh  my  soul  in  death. 


484 


L.  M. 


"No  other  Friend  can  I  desire." 

1  My  precious  Lord,  for  thy  dear  name 
I  bear  the  cross,  despise  the  shame; 
Nor  do  I  faint  while  thou  art  near; 
I  lean  on  thee ;  how  can  I  fear  ? 

2  No  other  name  but  thine  is  given 
To  cheer  my  soul  in  earth  or  heaven; 
No  other  wealth  will  I  require; 

No  other  friend  can  I  desire. 

3  Yea,  into  nothing  would  I  fall 
For  thee  alone,  my  Ali  in  all ; 
To  feel  thy  love,  my  only  joy  ; 
To  tell  thy  love,  my  sole  employ. 


485 


CM. 


Tlie  Name  of  Jesus  loved. 

1  Jesus,  I  love  thy  charming  name; 

'Tis  music  to  my  ear; 
Fain  would  I  sound  it  out  so  loud 
That  earth  and  heaven  might  hear. 

2  Yes,  thou  art  precious  to  my  soul, 

My  transport  and  my  trust: 
Jewels  to  thee  are  gaudy  toys, 
And  gold  is  sordid  dust. 

3  All  my  capacious  powers  can  wish 

In  thee  doth  richly  meet; 
Nor  to  my  eyes  is  light  so  dear, 
Nor  friendship  half  so  sweet. 

4  Thy  grace  shall  dwell  upon  my  heart, 

And  shed  its  fragrance  there,— 
The  noblest  balm  of  all  its  wounds, 
The  cordial  of  its  care. 

5  I'll  speak  the  honors  of  thy  name 

With  my  iast,  laboring  breath, 
And.  dying,  clasp  thee  in  my  arms, 
The  antidote  of  death. 


HAPPY   IN  CHRIST. 


M 


186 


Searching  Inquiry. 
1  Hark,  my  tool,  it  is  the  Lord : 
'Ti>  tin-  saviour;  he**  his  word  : 
Jessm  :■<[><•. iks.  and  roctta  t"  thee: 

"Say,  poor  sinner,  lov  st  thou  mo? 

t  "  I  delivered  thee  when  bound, 

And  when  wounded,  bailed  thr  *   >und, 

iit  thee  wandering,  s»  t  thee  right, 
Turned  thy  darkness  into  light. 

3  "  I  '.hi  a  woman's  tender  care 

■  wards  the  child  she  bare? 
\    i,  ihe  may  forgetful  be; 
Yet  will  1  remember  thee. 

4  "  M  ine  is  an  un-  hanging  love. 
Higher  than  the  heights ab  >vc. 

r  than  the  depths  beneath, 

Free  and  faithful,  strong  as  death. 

b  "  Thou  shalt  see  my  glory  soon, 
'    When  the  work  of  grace  is  clone; 
Partner  of  my  throne  •halt  be: 
BajTi  poor  sinner,  lov'st  thou  me?" 

6  Lord,  it  is  my  chief  complaint 
That  my  love  is  weak  and  faint ; 
Yet  I  love  thee,  and  adore ; 
Uh,  for  grace  to  love  thee  more  ! 


2  Lore  and  grief,  my  heart  dividing, 
With  my  tears  his  feet  I'll  bathe ; 
Constant  still,  in  faith  abiding, 
Lift  deriving  from  his  death. 

Z  Truly  blessed  is  this  station, 
Low  before  his  cross  to  li- ; 

While  I  see  divine  compai 
Hoaming  in  his  gracious  eye. 
4  Here  I'll  fit,  for  ever  viewing 
Mercy  streaming  in  his  blood  : 

Precious  drops,  my  soul  bedewiSM, 
Plead,  and  claim  my  peace  with  God. 


489 


C.  M. 


804 


487 


C.  M. 


197 


Most  glorious  King. 

1  0  Jesus,  King  most  wonderful, 

Thou  Conqueror  renown'd. 

Thou  sweetness  most  ineffable, 
In  whom  all  joys  are  found  ! 

2  When  once  thou  visitest  the  heart, 

Then  truth  begins  to  6hine, 

Th^n  earthly  vanities  depart, 

Then  kindles  love  divine. 

3  0  Jesus,  Light  of  all  below. 

Thou  Fount  of  living  fir--. 
Surpassing  all  the  jovs  we  know, 
And  all  we  can  desire. 

4  Jesus,  may  all  confess  thy  name, 

Thy  wondrous  love  adore; 
And,  seeking tnee,  themselves  inflame 
To  seek  thee  more  and  more. 


HAPPY  IX   CHRIST. 

488  8s  &  7s.  M 

Joy  at  the  Cross. 
\  Sweet  the  moments,  rich  in  blessing, 
Which  before  the  cross  I  spend ; 
Lifc,  and  health,  and  peace  BOSS*  ssing, 
From  the  sinner's  dying  friend. 


The  Christian's  Happinc**. 

1  How  happy's  every  chid  of  grace, 

Who  knows  his  sins  forgiven  .' 
"This  earth,"  he  cries,  "is  not  my  place, 
I  seek  my  home  in  heaven. 

2  "A  country  far  from  mortal  sight- 

Yet,  oh,  by  faith,  I  see 
The  land  of  rest,  the  saints'  delight. 
The  heaven  prepared  lor  me." 

3  Oh.  what  a  blessed  hope  is  ours, 

While  here  on  earth  we  stay ! 
We  more  than  ta«te  the  heavenly  powers, 
And  antedate  that  day. 

4  We  feel  the  resurrection  near, 

Our  life  in  Christ  concealed. 
And  with  his  glorious  presence  here 
Our  earthen  vessels  filled 

490  C.  M.  S04 

Supporting  Grace. 

1  How  happy  is  the  Christian's  state  ! 

His  sins  are  all  forgiven  ; 
A  cheering  ray  confirms  the  grace, 
And  lifts  his  hopes  k>  heaven. 

2  Though,  in  the  rugged  path  of  life, 

He  heaves  th<-  pensive  sich 
Yet,  trusting  in  the  Lord,  he  finds 
Supporting  grace  is  nigh. 

3  If,  to  prevent  his  wandering  steps, 

He  feels  the  chastening  rod, 
Tie-  (r'-ntlf  stroke  shall  bring  him  baclv 
To  his  forgiving  God. 

4  And  when  the  welcome  message  comes, 

To  call  his  soul  away. 
His  soul  in  raptures  will  ascend 
To  everlasting  day. 


491 


6s  &  9s. 


Joy  of  a  Convert. 

1  Oh,  how  happy  are  they 
Who  their  Saviour  obey, 

And  have  laid  up  their  treasure  above  ! 
Tongue  can  never  express 
The  sweet  comfort  and  peace 

Of  a  soul  in  its  earliest  love. 


94 


2  That  sweet  comfort  was  mine 
When  the  favor  divine 

1  had  found  in  the  blood  of  the  Lamb. 

When  at  first  I  believed. 

What  true  joy  I  received, 
What  a  heaven  in  Jesus'  sweet  name  I 

3  'Twas  a  heaven  below 
My  Redeemer  to  know; 

And  the  angels  could  do  nothing  more 

Than  to  fall  at  his  feet, 

And  the  story  repeat, 
And  the  Lover  of  sinners  adore. 

4  Jesus  all  the  day  long 
Way  my  joy  and  my  song: 

Oh, that  all  his  salvation  might  see! 

"He  hath  loved  me,"  I  cried, 

"He  hath  suffered  and  died 
To  redeem  such  a  rebel  as  me.1* 

5  Oh,  the  rapturous  height 
Of  that  holy  delight 

Which  I  felt  in  the  life-giving  blood  ! 

Of  my  Saviour  possessed, 

I  was  perfectly  blest, 
As  if  filled  with  the  fulness  of  God. 


492  C.  M. 

The  Crown  of  Jesus. 


19? 


1  The  head  that  once  was  crown'd     with  thorns 

Is  crown' d  with  glory  now; 
A  royal  diadem  adorns 
The  mighty  Victor's  brow. 

2  The  joy  of  all  who  dwell  above. 

The  joy  of  all  below, 
To  whom  he  manifests  his  love, 
And  grants  his  name  to  know. 

3  To  them  the  cross,  with  all  its  shame, 

With  all  its  grace,  is  given  ; 

Their  name  an  everlasting  name. 

Their  joy  the  joy  of  heaven. 

4  They  suffer  with  their  Lord  below, 

They  reign  with  him  above : 
Their  profit  and  their  joy  to  know 
The  mystery  of  his  love. 

5  The  cross  he  bore  is  life  and  health, 

Though  shame  and  death  to  him. 
His  people's  hope,  his  people's  wealth, 
Their  everlasting  theme. 


493 


8s  &  7s. 

The  elder  Brother. 


1  Tes.  for  me,  for  me  he  careth 
With  a  brother's  tender  care; 
Yes,  with  me,  with  me  he  shareth 
Every  burden,  every  fear. 


2  Yes,  for  me  he  standoth  pleading 

At  the  mercy-seat  above  ; 
Ever  for  me  interceding, 
Constant  in  untiring  love. 

3  Yes,  in  me  abroad  he  sheddeth 

Joys  unearthly,  love  and  light; 
And  to  cover  me  he  spreadeth 
His  paternal  wing  of  might. 

4  YeSj  in  me,  in  me  he  dwelleth; 

I  in  him,  and  he  in  me. 
And  my  empty  soul  he  filleth, 
Hero  and  through  eternity, 

5  Thus  I  wait  for  his  returning, 

Singing  all  the  way  to  heaven : 

Such  the  joyful  song  of  morning, 

Such  the  tranquil  song  of  even. 

7s.  6l.  186 

Blessedness  of  Trust  in  Christ 

1  Saviour,  happy  should  I  be, 
Could  I  always  trust  in  thee ; 
Trust  thy  wisdom  me  to  guide  ; 
Trust  thy  goodness  to  provide  ; 
Trust  thy  saving  love  and  power  ; 
Trust  thee  every  day  and  hour. 

2  Trust  thee  as  the  only  light 
In  the  darkest  hour  of  night ; 
Trust  in  sickness,  trust  in  health; 
Trust  in  poverty  and  wealth; 
Trust  in  joy,  and  trust  in  grief; 
Trust  thy  promise  for  relief. 

3  Trust  thy  blood  to  cleanse  my  soul; 
Trust  thy  grace  to  make  me  whole ; 
Trust  thee  living,  dying  too; 
Trust  thee  all  my  journey  through; 
Trust  thee  till  my  feet  shall  be 
Planted  on  the  crystal  sea. 


494 


495 


S.  M. 


The  Rest  of  Faith. 

1  If  Jesus  be  my  friend. 

And  I  to  him  belong, 
I  care  not  what  my  foes  intend. 
Though  fierce  they  be  and  strong. 

2  I  rest  upon  the  ground 

Of  Jesus  and  his  blood  : 
For  I  in  him  alone  have  found 
The  true,  eternal  good. 

3  My  heart  for  gladness  springs ; 

It  cannot  more  be  sad  ; 
For  very  joy  it  smiles  and  sings. 
Sees  naught  but  sunshine  glad. 

4  The  sun  that  lights  mine  eyes, 

Is  Christ,  the  Lord  I  love  ; 
I  sing  for  joy  of  that  which  lies 
Stored  up  for  me  above. 


HAPPY   IN   CHRIST. 


95 


esie 


496  C.  M. 

Perfect  Peace. 

1  A  mind  at  perfect  pMM  with  God, 

Oh,  what  a  word  i»  this  | 
A  Mnner.  reconciled  through  blood, 
This,  this  Indeed  la  ; 

2  By  nature  and  by  prarth •«•  far, 

How  very  far  from  God  I 
Tel  n<»w,  hy  grace.  brought  nigh  to  him, 
Through  faith  iu  Jesus'  blood. 

3  Bo  nigh,  so  very  nigh  to  God, 

I  cannot  nearer  Be  : 
For  in  the  person  of  his  Son 
I  am  as  near  as  he. 

4  So  dear,  so  very  dear  to  God, 

■ore  dear  I  cannot  be  i 
The  love  wherewith  he  loves  the  Son, 
Such  is  his  love  to  me. 


497 


498 


18. 

Joy  in  Christ. 

1  Joyful  be  the  hours  to-day  ; 

Joyful  let  the  seasons  be; 

L^t  M  sing,  for  well  we  may; 

Jesus,  we  will  sing  of  thee. 

2  Should  thy  people  silent  be. 

Then  the  very  itonei  would  sing: 
What  a  debt  we  owe  to  thee. 
Thee,  our  Saviour,  thee  our  King  ! 

3  Joyful  are  we  now  to  own, 

Rapture  thrills  us  as  we  trace 
All  the  deeds  thy  love  hath  done, 
All  the  riches  of  thy  grace. 

4  'Tis  thy  errace  alone  can  save  : 

■very  blearing  comes  from  thee  : 
All  we  have  and  hope  to  have, 
All  we  are  and  hope  to  be. 

6s  &  -K  1( 

My  Beloved  is  mine. 

1  Now  I  have  found  a  friend, 
Whose  lore  shall  never  end  ; 

Jesu*  is  mine. 
Thoueh  earthly  joys  decrease. 
Though  human  friendships  cease, 
Now  I  have  lasting  peace  ; 

Jesus  is  mine. 

2  Though  I  grow  poor  and  old, 
He  will  my  faith  uphold; 

Jesus  is  nine. 
He  shall  my  wants  supplv; 
His  precious  blood  is  nign  ; 
-it  can  my  hope  destroy; 

Jesus  is  mine. 

3  When  earth  shall  pass  away, 
In  the  great  judgment  day, 

Jesus  is  mine. 
Oh.  what  a  glorious  thing, 
Th^n  to  behold  my  Kins, 
On  tuneful  harps  to  sing, 

Jesus  is  mine! 


2or 


499 


S.  M. 

Peace  xcith  God. 


1  I  hear  the  words  of  love, 

I  gaze  upon  the  blood, 
I  ■      the  mighty  sacrifice, 
And  I  have  peace  with  God. 

2  'Tis  everlasting  peace. 

Sure  as  Jehovah's  name  ; 
'Tis  itaMe  M  his  rtradfaot  throne. 
For  evermore  the  same. 

3  The  clouds  may  go  and  come, 

And  storms  may  sweep  my  sky. 
Tbi«  blood -sealed  friendship  changes  uot, 
The  cross  is  ever  nigh. 

4  I  change,  he  changes  not. 

Th>-  Christ  can  never  di^: 
His  love,  not  mine,  the  resting  place. 
His  truth,  not  mine,  the  tie. 

5  I  know  he  liveth  now 

At  God'f  rierht  hand  above: 
I  know  the  throne  on  which  he  sits; 
I  know  his  truth  and  love. 


oOO 


C.  M. 

The  Heart  at  liett. 


1  My  heart  is  renting.  0  my  God: 

I  will  give  thanks  and  sing. 
My  heart  has  found  the  §ecrei  source 
Of  every  precious  thing, 

2  I  thirst  for  springs  of  heavenly  lifr-, 

And  from  thyself  thev  ri<-: 
I  s'-ek  the  tr'-a'-ure  of  thy  love, 
And  close  at  hand  it  lies. 

3  Thus  a  new  song  is  in  mv  mouth. 

To  long  loved  music  set . 
Glory  to  thee  for  all  the  grace 
I  have  not  tasted  yet. 

4  I  have  a  heritage  of  joy 

That  yet  I  cannot  see: 
But  he  who  bled  to  make  It  mine 
Is  keeping  it  for  me. 

5  My  heart  is  resting.  0  my  God ; 

My  h'-art  is  in  thy  care; 
And  while  it  finds  its  joy  in  thee. 
Can  trust  thee  everywhere. 


501  C.  M.  19T 

Forgivene$$  of  Sin  upon  Confession. 

1  Oh.  blessed  souls  are  ther 

Whose  sins  are  covered  o'er.: 

Divinely  blest,  to  whom  the  Lord 

Imputes  their  guilt  no  more. 


2  They  mourn  their  follieg  past, 

And  keep  their  hearts  with  care  ; 
Their  lips  and  lives,  without  deceit, 
Shall  prove  their  faith  sincere. 

3  While  I  concealed  my  guilt, 

I  felt  the  festering  wound. 
Till  I  confessed  my  sins  to  thee. 
And  ready  pardon  found. 

4  Let  sinners  learn  to  pray; 

Let  saints  keep  near  the  throne; 
Our  help  in  times  of  deep  distress 
Is  found  in  God  alone. 

502  C.  M.  ifc 

The  Change  ejected  by  Grace. 

1  When  God  revealed  his  gracious  name 

And  changed  my  mournful  state, 
My  rapture  seemed  a  pleasing  dream, 
The  grace  appeared  so  great. 

2  The  world  beheld  the  glorious  change, 

And  did  thy  hand  confess ; 
My  tongue  broke  out  in  unknown  strains, 
And  sung  surprising  grace. 

3  "  Great  is  the  work,"  my  neighbors  cried, 

And  owned  thy  power  divine ; 
"  Great  is  the  work,"  my  heart  replied, 
"And  be  the  glory  thine." 

4  The  Lord  can  clear  the  darkest  skies, 

Can  give  us  day  for  night, 
Make  drops  of  sacred  sorrow  rise 
To  rivers  of  delight. 

503  ft  M. 

Heavenly  Joy  on  Earth. 

1  Come.  Ave  that  love  the  Lord 

And  let  our  joys  be  known  : 
Join  in  a  song  with  sweet  accord, 
And  thus  surround  the  throne, 

2  The  sorrows  of  the  mind 

Be  banished  from  the  place; 
Religion  never  was  designed 
To  make  our  pleasures  less. 

3  Let  those  refuse  to  sing 

Who  never  knew  our  God; 
But  children  of  the  heavenly  King 
May  speak  their  joys  abroad. 

4  The  hill  of  Zion  yields 

A  thousand  sacred  sweets. 
Before  we  reach  the  heavenly  fields, 
Or  walk  the  golden  streets.. 

5  Then  let  our  songs  abound,. 

And  every  tear  be  dry ; 
We  re  marching  through  Immantiers  ground, 
To  fairer  worlds  on  high. 

504  L.  M. 

Delight  in  Christ, 
1  Jesus,  thou  joy  of  loving  hearts, 

Thou  Fount  of  life,  thou  Light  of  men, 
From  the  best  bliss  that  earth  imparts 
We  turn  unfilled  to  thee  again. 


243 


149 


2  Thy  truth  unchanged  hath  ever  stood; 

Thou  savest  those  that  on  thee  call : 
To  them  that  seek  thee  thou  art  good. 
To  them  that  find  thee,  All  in  all. 

3  We  taste  thee,  0  thou  living  bread. 

And  long  to  feast  upon  thee  still ; 
We  drink  of  thee,  the  fountain  head. 
And  thirst  our  souls  from  thee  to  fill. 

4  Our  restless  spirits  yearn  for  thee. 

Where'er  our  changeful  lot  is  cast; 
Glad  when  thy  gracious  smile  we  sec, 
Blest  when  our  faith  can  hold  thee  fast. 

5  0  Jesus,  ever  with  us  stay ; 

Make  all  our  moments  calm  and  bright ; 
Chase  the  dark  night  of  sin  away: 
Shed  o'er  the  world  thy  holy  light* 


505 


L.  M. 

Joy  of  Conversion. 


1  Oh,  happy  day  I  when  first  we  felt 
Our  souls  with  deep  contrition  melt, 
And  saw  our  sins,  of  crimson  guilt, 
All  cleansed  by  blood  on  Calvary  spilt. 

2  Oh,  happy  day !  when  first  thy  love 
Began  our  grateful  hearts  to  move; 
And  gazing  on  thy  wondrous  cross, 
We  saw  all  else  as  worthless  dross. 

3  Oh,  happy  day !  when  we  shall  see 
And  fix  our  longing  eyes  on  thee, 

On  thee,  our  Light,  our  Life,  our  Love, 
(Jur  All  below,  our  Heaven  above. 


506 


CM. 

No  Joy  without  God. 


1  God,  my  supporter  and  my  hope, 

My  help  forever  near. 
Thine  arm  of  mercy  held  me  up, 
When  sinking  in  despair. 

2  Thy  counsels,  Lord,  shall  guide  my  feet 

Through  this  dark  wilderness: 
Thy  hand  conduct  me  near  thy  seat. 
To  dwell  before  thy  face. 

3  Were  I  in  heaven  without  my  God, 

'T  would  b*  no  joy  to  me; 
And  while  this  earth  is  my  abode, 
I  long  for  none  but  thee. 

4  What  if  the  springs  of  life  were  broke. 

And  fiesh  and  heart  should  faint? 
God  is  my  soul's  eternal  rock. 
The  strength  of  every  saint. 

5  Then,  to  draw  near  to  thee,  my  God, 

Shall  be  my  sweet  employ : 
My  tongue  shall  sound  thy  works  abroad, 
And  tell  the  world  my  joy. 


HAPPY    IN   CHP.IST. 


97 


507 


C.  M. 


510 


All  Things  in  Christ. 

i  I  heard  the  voice  of  Jeem  say, 

"  ( 'one  unto  me  and  peel : 
Lay  down,  thou  wean  one,  Kay  down 

Thy  head  upon  my  breaal 
I  c  une  to  Jesus  as  I  was, 

\\>ar>  Mid  worn  and  sad; 
I  found  iu  him  a  resting-place, 

Ami  he  BM  made  me  glad. 

2  I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say, 

"  Behold  I  freely  rire 
The  tiring  water:  thirsty  one. 

Stoop  down,  and  drink,  and  live.*' 
i  ■  to  Jeann,  ami  I  drank 

<  >f  that  life-trivinjj  stream  ; 
My  thirst  was  quenched,  my  soul  revived, 

And  now  I  live  in  him. 

3  I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say, 

M  I  am  this  dark  world's  Light : 
Look  unto  me.  thy  morn  shall  rise, 
And  all  thy  day  he  bright." 

I  looked  to  Jesus  and  I  found 

In  him  mv  Star,  m>  Sun; 
So  in  that  Lieht  of  life  I'll  walk 

Till  travelling  days  are  done. 


508 


7s. 


The  Pleasure*  of  Religion. 

1  'Tis  religion  that  can  give 
Sweetest  pleasures  while  we  live; 
'Tis  religion  must  supply 

Solid  comfort  when  we  die. 

2  After  death,  its  joys  will  be 
Lasting  as  eternity : 

Be  the  living:  God  my  Friend, 
Then  my  bliss  shall  never  en<L 

509  C.  M.  1Sj 

Clirist  ovr  only  Joy. 

1  Jesns,  the  very  thought  of  thee 

With  gladness  Alls  my  breast ; 

But  sweeter  far  thy  fac  to  see, 
And  in  thy  presence  rest. 

2  Nor  voice  can  Bing,  nor  heart  can  fram^ 

N"  >r  can  the  memory  find    ' 

iter  BOtmd  than  thy  blest  name, 
O  Saviour  of  mankind  1 

3  And  those  who  find  thee,  find  a  bliss 

Nor  tongue  nor  pen  can  show  ; 
The  love  of  Jesus,  — what  it  Is, 
None  but  his  loved  ones  know. 

4  Jesus,  our  only  joy  be  thou, 

As  thou  our  prize  wilt  he; 
Jesus,  he  thou  our  glory  now, 
And  through  eternity. 
9 


H.  M. 


205 


Resting  in  Jestu. 
1  Jesus  we  Net  in  thee 

In  thee  ow selves  ere  hide; 
Ladee  with  guilt  and  misery, 
Where  could  ere  reel  beemel 
"Tis  on  thy  meek  and  lowly  breast 
our  weary  souls  alone  ean  rest. 
dares  of  sin  and  fear, 
Thy  truth  our  bondage  hroke; 
Our  happy  spirits  love  to  wear 

Thy  fight  and  easy  yoke  : 
The  love  which  fills  our  grateful  breast 
Makes  duty  joy,  and  labor  rent. 
3  Soon  the  bright,  glorious  day. 
The  rest  ofG  "\.  shall  come j 
Sorrow  and  sin  shall  pass  away, 
And  we  shall  reach  our  home: 
Then,  of  the  promised  lani  po<sess'd, 
Our  souls  shall  know  eternal  rest. 

511  C.  M. 

Oct  Blessings. 

1  Oh,  praise  our  great  and  gracious  Lord, 

And  call  upon  his  name  ; 
To  strains  of  joy  tune  every  chord, 

His  mighty  acts  proclaim, 
Tell  how  he  led  his  chosen  race 

To  Canaan's  promised  land  ; 
T'-ll  how  his  covenant  of  grace 

Unchanged  shall  ever  stand, 

2  We.  too,  have  manna  from  above,— 

The  bread  that  came  from  heaven; 
To  us  the  same  kind  hand  of  love 

Hath  living  waters  given. 
A  rock  we  have,  from  whence  the  spring 

In  rich  abundance  flows: 
That  rork  is  Christ,  our  Priest,  our  King, 

Who  life  and  health  bestows. 

3  Oh,  let  us  prize  this  blessed  food, 

And  trust  our  heavenlv  Guide  ; 
So  shall  we  find  death's  fearful  Hood 

Serene  as  Jordan's  tide ; 
And  safely  reach  that  happy  shore 

The  land  of  peace  and  rest. 
Where  angels  worship  and  adore, 

In  God's  own  presence  bless'd. 

512  10s. 

My  Beloved  is  mine,  and  Tarn  his. 

1  Ye*,  he  is  mine!  rind  naught  of  earthly  tl.inps. 

No:  all  the  charms  of  pleasure,  wealth,  or  power. 
The  feme  of  heroes,  or  the  pomp  of  kl 

foul  1  tempt  me  to  forego  his  love  «n  "hour. 
'•Go,   wor;h!fs  world."   I  cry.  "with   all   th*t> 
Go !  I  my  Saviours  am,  and  he  is  mine."'  [tbiue  .' 

2  "vThnte'cr  may  chnn.ze.  in  him  no  chance  i<  m  r 

A  glorious  swn,  that  wanes  nor,  nor  decline*; 
Above  the  clouds  and  storm*  he  walks  serene. 

And  on  his  people's  inward  darkness  shines. 
All  nay  depart ;  I  fr^t  not,  n^r  repine, 
While  I  my  Saviour's  am,  while  he  is  mine. 


195 


1C6 


C.  M. 

One  with  Christ. 

1  Lord  Jesus,  are  we  one  with  thee? 

Oh,  height,  oh,  depth  of  love! 
With  thee  we  died  upon  the  tree; 
In  thee  we  live  above. 

2  Such  was  thy  grace,  that  for  our  sake 

Thou  didst  from  heaven  come  down, 
Our  mortal  flesh  and  blood  partake, 
In  all  our  misery  one. 

3  Our  sins,  our  guilt,  in  love  divine, 

Were  borne  on  earth  by  thee  : 
The  pain,  the  curse,  the  wrath  were  thine 
To  set  thy  members  free, 

4  Ascended  now  in  glory  bright, 

Still  one  with  us  thou  art ; 
Nor  life  nor  death  nor  depth  nor  height 
Thy  saints  and  thee  can  part. 

5H  C.  M. 

God  our  Portion. 

1  My  God,  my  portion,  and  my  love, 

Mine  everlasting  all, 
I've  none  but  thee  in  heaven  above, 
Or  on  this  earthly  ball. 

2  How  vain  a  toy  is  glittering  wealth, 

If  once  compared  to  thee  ! 
Or  what's  my  safety,  or  my  health, 
Or  all  my  friends  to  me  ? 

3  Were  I  possessor  of  the  earth, 

And  called  the  stars  mine  own, 
Without  thy  graces  and  thyself, 

I  were  a  wretch  undone. 
3  Let  others  stretch  their  arms  like  seas, 

And  grasp  in  all  the  shore ; 
Grant  me  the  visits  of  thy  grace, 

And  I  desire  no  more. 

515  C.  M.  sos 

Security  and  Comfort  in  God. 

1  This  world  would  be  a  wilderness, 

If  banished,  Lord,  from  thee; 
And  heaven  without  thy  smiling  face, 
Would  be  no  heaven  to  me. 

2  My  Friend  art  thou  where'er  I  go, 

The  object  of  my  love, 
My  kind  Protector  here  below, 
And  my  reward  above. 

3  'Midst  rising  winds  and  beating  storms, 

Reclining  on  thy  breast, 
I  finding  in  thee  a*  hiding-place, 
And  there  securely  rest. 

516  C.  M.  197 

GodCs  Pretence  is  Light  in  Darkness. 
1  Mv  God.  the  spring  of  all  mv  joys, 
The  life  of  my  delights, 
The  glory  of  my  brightest  days, 
And  comfort  of  my  nights  ! 


2  In  darkest  shades,  if  he  appear, 

My  dawning  is  begun ; 
He  is  my  soul's  bright  morning  star, 
And  he  my  rising  *un. 

3  The  opening  heavens  around  me  shine 

W  ith  beams  of  sacred  bliss, 
While  Jesus  shows  his  love  is  mine, 
And  whispers,  I  am  his. 

4  My  soul  would  leave  this  heavy  clay 

At  that  transporting  word. 
And  run  with  joy  the  shining  way, 
To  meet  my  gracious  Lord. 

5  Fearless  of  hell  and  ghastly  death 

I  break  through  every  foe: 
The  wings  of  love  and  arms  of  faith 
Shall  bear  me  conqueror  through. 

517  L.  M.  ,„ 

The  Righteous  and  the  Wicked. 

1  How  blest  the  man  whose  cautious  feet 

Avoid  the  way  that  sinners  go: 
Who  hates  the  place  where  atheists  meet, 
And  fears  to  talk  as  scoffers  do. 

2  He  loves  t'employ  his  morning  light 

Among  the  statutes  of  the  Lord. 
And  spends  the  wakeful  hours  of  night 
With  pleasure  pondering  o'er  the  word. 

3  He,  like  a  plant  by  gentle  streams, 

Shall  flourish  in  immortal  green; 
And  henven  will  shine  with  kindest  beams, 
On  every  work  his  hands  begin. 

4  But  sinners  find  their  counsels  crossed : 

As  chaff  before  the  tempest  flies. 
So  shall  their  hopes  be  blown  and  lost, 
When  the  last  trumpet  shakes  the  skies. 


518  C.  M.  185 

Mourning  over  departed  Comforts. 

1  Sweet  was  the  time  when  first  I  felt 

The  Saviour's  pardoning  blood 
Applied  to  cleanse  my  soul  from  guilt, 
And  bring  me  home  to  God. 

2  Soon  as  the  morn  the  light  revealed, 

His  praises  tuned  my  tongue  : 
And  when  the  evening  shades  prevailed, 
His  love  was  all  my  song. 

3  In  prayer  my  soul  drew  near  the  Lord, 

And  saw  his  glory  shine  ; 
And  when  I  read  his  holy  word, 
I  called  each  promise  mine. 

4  But  now,  when  evening  shade  prevails, 

My  soul  in  darkness  mourns; 
And  when  the  morn  the  light  reveal*, 
No  light  to  me  returns. 


PRAISIBra   CHRIST. 


99 


5  Rise,  Lo,rd.  and  help  me  to  prevail ; 

Oil,  make  my  soul  thy  care  : 
I  know  thy  mercy  cannot  fail; 
Let  ine  that  mercy  share. 

519        "Ss.     Double.  198 

So  Joy  uriihout  Christ. 

1  II  ^vr  tedious  and  tasteless  the  hours 

w  hen  Jem  no  longer]  b 

;  flowers, 
Have  all  lost  their  sweetness  wit  Ii  me. 
The  midsummer  sun  shines  but  dim; 

The  fields  strive  in  vain  to  look  - 
But  when  I  am  happy  in  him.  « 

December's  as  pleasant  a*  May. 

2  His  name  yields  the  richest  perfume, 

And  sweeter  than  music  his  voice; 
His  presence  dispersed  my  gloom, 

And  makes  all  within  me  rejoice: 
I  should,  were  he  always  thus  nigh. 

Have  nothing  to  wish  or  to  fear; 
No  mortal  so  happy  as  I ; 

My  summer  would  last  all  the  year. 

3  Content  with  beholding  his  face. 

My  all  to  his  pleasure  resigned, 

N  I  chances  of  season  or  place 
Would  make  any  change  in  my  mind : 

While  blest  with  a  sense  of  his  love, 
A  palace  a  toy  would  appear; 

An  1  orisons  would  palaces  prove. 
If  Jesus  would  dwell  with  mo  there. 

4  Dear  Lord,  if  indeed  I  am  thine, 

If  thou  art  my  sun  and  my  - 
gar,  why  do  I  languish  and  pine." 

And  why  are  my  winters  so  long? 
Oh.  drive  these  dark  clouds  from  my  sky : 

Thy  s  'ul-cheering  presence  restore: 
Or  rake  me  unto  thee  on  high, 

Where  winter  and  clouds  are  no  more. 


520  8s  &  7s.  80t 

Rejoicing  in  Hope  of  the  Glory  nf  God. 

1  Know,  my  soul,  thy  full  serration; 

Uise  o'er  sin  and  fear  and  care; 
Joy  to  find  in  every  station. 

Something  still  to  do  or  l>ear  : 
Think  what  Spirit  dwells  within  thee; 

Think  what  Father's  smiles  are  thine  ; 
Think  what  Jesus  did  to  win  thee, : 

Child  of  heaven,  canst  thou  re|  in*  ? 

2  Haste  thee  on  from  grace  to  glory, 

Armed  by  faith  and  winged  by  prayer: 
Heaven's  eternal  day's  before  thee: 

God's  own  hand  shall  guide  thee  there. 
shall  close  thy  earthly  mission; 

8  ton  shall  pass  thy  pilgrim  days  ; 
Hope  shell  change  to  glad  fruition. 

Faith  to  sight,  and  prayer  to  praise. 


oil 


S.  M. 

The  Song$  of  God. 


liD 


1  BehokLwhal  wondrous  grace 
The  Father  has  heel  m  ■  1 
on  sinneri  of  a  mortal  r 
To  call  them  - 
I  Ndf  doth  it  yet  appear 

How  u'r.wt  we  must  he  ma  1  ••': 
But  when  we  see  our  Saviour  hore, 
We  shall  be  like  our  Head. 

3  A  hope  so  much  divine 

May  trials  well  endure  ; 
May  purify  our  s  nils  from  sin, 
As  Christ,  the  L^rd,  is  pure. 

4  If  in  my  Father's  love 

I  share  a  filial  part.  ! 
Bend  down  thy  Spirit  like  a  dove. 
To  rest  upon  my  heart. 

5  Ws  waul  1  no  longer  lie 

Like  slaves  beneath  the  throne; 
Our  faith  shall  Abba.  Father,  cry, 
And  thou  the.Ttindred  own. 


PRAISING  cnmsT. 
5'22  C.  M.  1CS 

Delight  in  praising  (^iri*f. 

1  Oh.  for  a  thousand  tongues  to  sing 

My  dear  Redeemer's  praise. 
The  glories  o(  my  God  and  King. 
The  triumphs  of  his  grace  ! 

2  My  gracious  Master  and  my  God, 

Assist  me  to  proclaim. 
To  spread  through  all  the  earth  abroad 
The  honors  of  thy  name. 

3  JetUS,  the  name  that  call**  my  fears. 

That  bids  my  sorrows  oj    • 
'Tis  music  in  the  sinner's  ears; 
'Tis  life  and  health  and  peace. 

4  He  breaks  the  power  of  reigning  sin. 

He  sets  the  prisoner  free  : 
His  blood  can  make  the  foulest  clear; ; 
His  blood  availed  for  me. 

523  L.  M. 

The  Rod-  of  my  Strength. 

1  Rejoice,  ye  saints,  rejoice,  and  praise 
The  blessings  of  redeeming  grace. 
Jesus,  your  everlasting  tower. 

Stands  firm  against  the  tempest's  power. 

2  He  is  a  refuge  ever  nigh : 

His  love  endures  as  mountains  high  : 
His  name's  a  rock,  which  winds  above 
And  waves  below  can  never  move. 

3  While  all  things  change,  he  changes  not ; 
He  ne'er  forgets,  though  oft  lOfg 

His  love  will  ever  be  the  s.im-- : 
Hil  word,  enduring  as  hi*  name. 


803 


524 


CM. 

Ye  are  complete  in  him. 


204      0^4 


1  I've  found  the  pearl  of  greatest  price  ; 

My  heart  doth  sing  tor  joy  ■ 
And  sing  I  must,  for  Christ  is  mine, 
Christ  shall  my  song  employ. 

2  Christ  is  mv  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King  : 

My  Prophet  full  of  light ; 
31  y  (tremi  Hieh  Priest  before  the  throne: 
My  King  of  heavenly  might. 

3  Christ  is  my  Peace  :  he  died  for  me, 

For  me  he  gave  his  blood  ; 
And,  as  my  wondrous  sacrifice, 
Offered  himself  to  God. 

4  Christ  Jesus  is  my  All  in  all, 

My  comfort  and  my  love  : 

My  life  below,  and  he  shall  be 

My  joy  and  crown  above. 

525  S.  M.  193 

TVTia*  shall  ice  render  unto  the  Lord  f 

1  Lord  of  the  realms  above, 

Our  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King. 
How  shall  our  souls  return  thy  love, 
And  ail  thy  glories  sing  ? 

2  Oh,  love  divine  indeed, 

Oh.  rich  surpassing  grace, 
Which  brought  the  Saviour  down  to  bleed 
For  man's  apostate  race  ! 

3  Great  King  of  glory,  gird 

Thy  sword  upon  thy  thigh  ; ' 
Speed  on,  speed  on  thy  conquering  word, 
Till  all  that  live  comply. 

<*  The  world  is  all  thine  own: 
Oh,  spread  thy  sway  abroad, 
Till  every  heart  becomes  thy  throne, 
And  owns  a  present  God. 

526  L.  M.  14S 

I  desire  none  but  thee. 

1  Jesofl,  my  Lord,  'tis  sweet  to  rest 
Upon  thy  tender,  loving  breast; 

Thy  love,  my  Saviour,  dries  my  tears, 
Expels  my  griefs,  and  calms  my  fears. 

2  Blest  foretaste  this  of  joys  to  come, 
In  thy  eternal,  heavenly  home, 
Where  I  shall  see  thy  smiling  face, 
And  know  thy  rich,  unfathomed  grace. 

3  Help  me  to  praise  thee  day  by  day. 

Till  earth's  dark  scenes  are  pass-d  away, 
Till,  in  thine  own  unclouded  light, 
Thy  glory  satisfies  my  sight. 


528 


L.  M.     . 

The  Hiding -place. 

1  Hail,  sovereign  love,  that  first  began 
The  scheme  to  rescue  fallen  man. 
Hail,  matchless,  free,  eternal  grace, 
That  gave  my  soul  a  hiding-place. 

2  Against  the  God  that  rules  the  skv, 
I  fought  with  hands  uplifted  high; 

Bed  the  otters  of  his  grace, 
Too  proud  to  seek  a  hiding-place. 

3  But  thus  th'  eternal  counsel  ran  : 
"Almighty  love,  arrest  the  man;" 
I  felt  the  arrows  of  distress, 

And  found  I  had  no  hiding-place. 

4  Vindictive  Justice  stood  in  view; 
To  Sinai's  fiery  mount  I  flew; 

But  Justice  cried,  with  frowning  face, 
"  This  mountain  is  no  hiding-place." 

5  But,  lo  !  a  heavenly  voice  I  heard. 
And  Mercy's  angel  soon  appeared; 
Who  led  me  on,  a  pb-asing  pace, 
To  Jesus  Christ,  my  hiding-place. 

C  M. 

Grace. 

1  Awake,  my  heart,  arise,  my  tongue, 

Prepare  a  tuneful  voice: 
In  God,  the  life  of  all  my  joys, 
Aloud  will  I  rejoice. 

2  'Tia  he  adorned  my  naked  soul, 

And  made  salvation  mine; 
Upon  a  poor  polluted  worm 
He  makes  his  graces  shine. 

3  And,  lest  the  shadow  of  a  spot 

Should  on  my  soul  be  found, 
He  took  the  robe  the  Saviour  wrought, 
And  cast  it  all  around. 

4  Strangely,  my  soul,  art  thou  arrayed, 

By  the  great  sacred  Three: 

In  sweetest  harmony  of  praise, 

Let  all  thy  powers  agree. 

529  C.  M.  19! 

None  but  Christ. 

1  My  Saviour,  my  almighty  Friend, 

When  I  begin  thy  praise, 
Where  will  the  growing  numbers  end, 
The  numbers  of  thy  grace  I 

2  Thou  art  my  everlasting  trust; 

Thy  goodness  I  adore; 
And  since  I  knew  thy  graces  first, 
I  speak  thy  glories  more. 

3  When  I  am  filled  with  sore  distress 

For  some  surprising  sin. 
I'll  p^ead  thy  perfect  righteousness. 
And  mention  none  but  thine. 

4  How  will  my  lips  rejoice  to  tell 

The  victories  of  my  King! 
My  soul,  redeemed  from  sin  and  hell. 
Shall  thy  salvation  sing. 


ISO 


PBATSIKQ  CH1!I>T. 


lul 


5:{0 


L.  M. 


miration  throwjh  Christ  on!!/. 

1  Now  to  the  power  of  God  supreme 

r.    everlasting  houon  Riven;  . 
H    saves  from  bell,  we  Mess  his  name. 

lie  guides  our  wandering  feel  u>  heaven. 

2  Not  for  our  duties  or  deserts, 

But  of  his  own  abuudaat  grace. 
He  works  salvation  in  our  hearts, 

And  forms  a  people  for  his  praise. 

3  'Twos  hi*  own  purpose  that  be  un 

To  rencne  rebels  doomed  to  die; 
Ih-  gave  us  grace  in  Christ  his  Son,         m 

Before  he  spread  the  slurry  sky. 

4  Jesus,  the  Lord,  appears  at  last, 

And  makes  his  Father's  counsels  known, 
Declares  the  great  transaction  past. 
Aud  brings  immortal  blessings  down. 


531 


S.  M. 


Christ  of  God. 

1  Jesus,  the  Lamb  of  God, 

Who  us  from  hell  to  raise 
Hast  shod  thy  reconciling  blood, 
We  give  thee  endless  praise. 

2  To  thee,  the  Christ  of  God, 

Thy  saints  exulting  sing: 

The  bearer  of  our  heavy  load, 

Our  own  anointed  King. 

3  True  Lover  of  the  lost, 

From  heaven  thou  earnest  down, 

To  pay  for  souls  the  righteous  c  >st, 

And  claim  them  for  thine  own. 

4  LVst  of  the  weary,  thou; 

To  thee,  our  rest,  we  come; 
In  thee  to  find  our  dwelling  now, 
Our  everlasting  home. 


532 


L.  M. 


150 

Excllcnry  of  the  Knowledge  of  Clirist. 

1  Let  everlasting  clone*  crown 

Thy  head,  my  Saviour  and  my  Lord; 

Thy  hands  have  brought  salvation  down, 

And  stored  the  blessings  in  thy  word. 

2  In  vain  the  trembling  conscience  seeks 

Some  solid  ground  to  rest  upon  ; 
With  long  despair  the  spirit  breaks. 
Till  we  apply  to  Christ  alone. 

3  How  well  thy  blessed  truths  agree! 

How  wise  and  holy  thy  commands! 
Thy  promises,  how  rirm  they  be  ! 
How  lirm  our  hope  and  comfort  stands  ! 

4  Should  all  the  forms  that  men  devise 

Assault  my  faith  with  treacherous  art, 
I'd  call  them  vanity  and  lies, 
And  bind  the  gospel  to  my  heart. 

9* 


154 


533  Is,  16t 

II o ic  much  I  owe! 

1  When  this  [rnl'*g  world  is  done; 
When  has  Mink  yon  glorious  ran; 
When  the  pearly  gates  I  gain. 
Never  to  go  Ottt  again  ; 

Then,  Lord,  shall  I  fully  know  — 
N   t  till  then  — how  much  1 

2  When  I  stand  before  the  throne, 
Clothed  in  beauty  not  my  own; 
When  I  see  thee  M  tliou  art. 
Love  thee  with  nnsiuning  heart: 

Then,  Lord,  shall  I  folly  know  — 
Not  till  then  — how  much  I  owe  ! 

3  When  the  praise  of  heaven  I  hear, 
Loud  as  thunders  to  the  ear. 
Loud  as  many  waters"  noise, 
Sweet  es  harp's  melodious  voice. 
Then,  Lord,  shall  I  fully  know  — 
Not  till  then  — how  much  1  owe  ! 

534  C.  M.  „, 

The  Lost  found. 

1  Oh,  how  divine,  how  sweet  the  joy. 

When  but  one  sinner  turns. 
And.  with  an  humble,  broken  heart, 
His  sins  and  errors  mourns: 

2  Pleased  with  the  news,  the  saints  below 

In  songs  their  tongues  employ  ; 
Beyond  the  skies  the  tidings  go, 

And  heaven  is  filled  with  joy. 

3  Well  pleased,  the  Father  sees  and  hear* 

The  conscious  sinner's  moofl  ; 
Jesus  receives  him  in  his  arms. 
And  claims  him  for  his  own. 


535 


7s. 


so: 


Every  precious  Xame  in  one. 

1  Sweeter  sounds  than  music  knows 

Charm  me  in  Immanuel'a  namo; 

All  her  hopes  my  spirit  owes 
To  his  birth  and  cross  and  shame. 

2  When  he  came,  the  angels  sang. 

"Glory  be  to  God  on  high  ;" 
Lord,  unloose  my  stamm  ring  tongue, 
Who  should  louder  sing  than  I? 

3  Did  the  Lord  a  man  become. 

That  he  might  the  law  fulfil. 
Bleed  and  sutler  in  my  room. 
And  canst  thou,  my  tongue,  be  still  ? 

4  No:  I  must  my  praises  brins:, 

Though  they  worthless  are,  and  weak; 
For.  should  I  refuse  to  sing. 
Sure  the  very  stones  would  speak. 

j  0  my  Saviour.  Shield,  and  Sun  ; 

Shepherd.  Brother.  Lord,  and  Friend, 
Every  precious  name  in  one. 
I  will  love  thee  without  end. 


536 


S.  M 


Salvation  by  Grace. 
1  Grace  !  'tis  a  charming  sound, 
Harmonious  to  the  ear: 
Heaven  with  the  echo  shall  resound, 
And  all  the  earth  shall  hear. 
£  Grace  first  contrived  the  way 
To  save  rebellious  man  : 
And  all  the  steps  that  trace  display 
Which  drew  the  wondrous  plan. 

3  Grace  led  my  roving  feet 

To  tread  the  heavenly  road  ; 
And  new  supplies  each  hour  I  meet, 
While  pressing  on  to  God. 

4  Grace  all  the  work  shall  crown, 

Through  everlasting  days  : 
It  lays  in  heaven  the  topmost  stone, 
And  well  deserves  the  praise. 

537  C.  M.  196 

The  Love  that  God  hath  to  us. 
1  Oh,  love  beyond  the  reach  of  th  ught, 
That  form'd  the  sovereign  plan, 
Ere  Adam  had  our  ruin  wrought, 
Of  saving  fallen  man  ! 
%  God  has  60  loved  our  rebel  race 
As  his  own  Son  to  give, 
That  whoso  will.— amazing  grace}— 
3Lay  look  to  him  and  live. 

3  Blest  be  the  Father  of  our  Lord, 

From  whom  all  blessings  spring! 
And  blessed  be  th'  incarnate  Word, 
Our  Saviour  and  our  King  ! 

4  We  know  and  have  believed  the  lore 

Which  God  through  Christ  dirplays: 
And  when  we  see  his  lace  above, 
We'll  nobler  anthems  raise. 

538  C.  M. 

Salvation. 
1  Salvation!  oh,  the  joyful  sound! 
"Tis  pleasure  to  our  ears, 
A  sovereign  balm  for  every  wound, 
A  cordial  for  our  fears. 
1  Buried  in  sorrow  and  in  sin, 
At  heli's  dark  door  we  lay: 
But  we  arise,  by  grace  divine, 
To  see  a  heavenly  day. 
3  Salvation  !  let  the  echo  fir 
The,  spacious  earth  around. 
While  all  the  armies  of  the  Fky 
Conspire  to  raise  the  sound. 


2  I  saw  one  hanging  on  a  tree, 

In  agonies  and  blood; 
He  fixed  his  languid  eyes  on  me, 
As  near  his  cross  I  stood. 

3  Oh,  never,  till  my  latest  breath, 

Shall  I  forget  that  look  ; 
It  seemed  to  charge  me  with  his  death, 
Though  not  a  word  he  spoke. 

4  My  conscience  felt  and  owned  the  guilt, 

It  plunged  me  in  despair: 
I  saw  mv  sins  his  blood  had  spilt, 
And  helped  to  nail  him  there. 

5  A  second  look  he  gave,  which  said, 

"  I  freely  all  forgive; 
This  blood  is  for  thy  ransom  paid; 
I  die  that  thou  mayest  live." 


540  7s  &  6s.  a 

Electing  Love  acknowledged. 

1  'Tis  not  that  I  did  choose  thee, 

For,  Lord,  that  could  not  be ; 
This  heart  would  still  refuse  thee, 
But  thou  hast  chosen  me  : 

2  Thou  from  the  sin  that  stain'd  me 

Washed  me  and  set  me  free, 
And  to  this  end  ordain'd  me, 
That  I  should  live  to  thee. 

3  'Twas  sovereign  mercy  called  me, 

And  taught  my  opening  mind: 
The  world  had  else  enthrall'd  me, 
To  heavenly  glories  blind. 

4  My  heart  owns  none  above  thee 
For  thy  rich  grace,  I  thirst; 

This  knowing  :  if  I  love  thee. 
Thou  must  have  loved  me  first. 


163 


541 


Redeeming  Love. 


539 


C.  M. 

Subdued  by  the  Croti. 


I  In  evil  long  I  took  delight, 
Daawed  by  shame  or  tear, 
Till  a  new  object  struck  my  sight, 
And  stopped  my  wild  career. 


1  Now  begin  the  heavenly  theme; 
Sing  aloud  in  Jesus'  name; 

Ye  who  his  salvation  prove, 
Triumph  in  redeeming  love. 

2  Mourning  souls,  dry'  "P  your  tears ; 
Banish  all  your  guilty  fears; 

See  your  guilt  and  curse  remove 
Cancelled  by  redeeming  love. 

3  Welcome,  all  by  sin  oppressed, 
Welcome  to  his  sacred  teat : 
Nothing  brought  him  from  above, 
Nothing  but  redeeming  love. 

4  Hither,  then,  your  music  bring; 
Strike  aloud  each  cheerful  string; 
M<  rtals.  join  the  host  abore, 
Join  to  Draiae  redeeming  love. 


PRAIB1XQ   CHRIST. 


lo:j 


542 


Q  M. 


163 


Praite  to  the  Jjamb. 
.  with  all  thy  saints  above, 
My  tongue  would  bear  her  part, 
Would  sound  aloud  thy  taring  love. 
And  sing  thy  bleeding  heart. 

2  Bl^t  bo  the  Lamb,  my  dearest  Lord, 

Wh<>  bought  me  with  hii  bl 1. 

And  quenched  his  Father's  flaming  sword 
In  hie  own  vital  flood. 

3  All  glory  to  the  dying  Lamb, 

And  never  c  asing  praise. 
While  angels  live  to  know  his  name, 
Or  saints  to  feel  his  jrace.  « 


543 


C.  M. 


Amazing  Grace. 

1  Amazing  grare,  how  sweet  the  sound, 

Th.it  laTed  ■  wretch  like  me  I 
I  once  WM  1  "<t.  but  now  am  found: 
Wu  bund,  but  now  1  see. 

2  TwM  grace  that  taught  my  heart  to  fear, 

And  grace  my  fears  relieved  ; 
H<>w  precious  did  that  grace  appear, 
The  hour  I  first  believed! 

3  Through  many  dangers,  toils,  and  snares, 

I  have  already  come; 
'TN  -rare  has  brought  me  safe  thus  far, 
And  grace  will  lead  me  home. 


544 


L.  M. 


Tlie  Revelation  of  ChrUt. 

1  When,  marshalled  on  the  nightly  plain, 

The  glittering  host  bestud  the  sky, 
One  star  alone,  of  all  the  train, 
Can  fix  the  sinners  wandering  eye. 

2  Hark  !  hark  !  to  God  the  chorus  breaks, 

From  every  host,  from  every  gem  ; 
But  one  alone,  the  Saviour  speaks, — 
It  is  the  Star  of  Bethlehem  ! 

3  Once  on  the  raging  seas  I  rode ; 

The  storm  was  loud,  the  ni^ht  wasdark;  | 
The  ocean  yawned,  and  rudely  blowed 
Tne  wind  that  tossed  mv  lounaeiiug  barJi. 

4  Deep  horror  then  my  vitals  froze; 

Death-struck,  I  ceased  the  tide  to  stem  ; 
When  suddenly  a  star  arose,— 
It  waj  the  Star  of  Bethlehem  ! 

5  It  was  my  guide,  mv  light,  my  all  ; 

It  bade  my  dark  forel)odi ngs  cease; 
And,  tnroujra  ihe  *iorm  and  danger's  thrall. 
It  led  me  to  the  port  of  peace. 

6  Now,  safely  moored,  my  perils  o'er, 

I'll  sing,  first  in  night's  diadem, 
Forever,  and  forevermore.— 
The  Star,  the  SUr  of  Bethlehem ! 


545<  C.  M.  n. 

Oh,  magnify  At  Lord  irith  me! 

l  1*11  bb-ss  the  Lord,  I'll  Mem  the  Lord, 
In  all  Mi  woodroui  ware ; 
M     -  >ul  liis  mercies  shall  record, 
My  tongue  shall  chant  hi-  ; 
_'  Beeel  with  da 

To  him,  in  grief  I  cried  : 
His  mercy  listened  to  my  prayers, 
His  hand  my  wants  supplied. 

3  With  angel  hosts  encamped  around. 

To  guard  them  from  their 
What  peace. what  glory,  have  they  found, 
Who  in  his  nam'-  r 

4  Oh,  magnify  the  Lord  with  me! 

His  might,  his  mercies,  prove  ; 
How  blest  his  sway  |  oh,  taste  and  see 
How  vast,  how  kind,  his  ion  I 

546  CM.  203 

TH<a/  shall  I  render  unto  the  Lord? 

1  For  mercies  countless  as  the  Bands, 

Which  dally  1  !• 
From  Jesus  my  Redeemer*!  hands. 

My  »"iil,  what  canst  thou  give  .' 

2  The  best  return  for  one  like  me, 

So  wretched  and  so  poor. 
Is  from  his  gifts  to  draw  a  plea, 
And  ask  him  still  for  more. 

3  I  cannot  serve  him  as  I  ought; 

No  works  hare  I  to  boast; 
Yet  would  I  glory  in  the  thought, 
That  I  tdiall  owe  him  most. 

547  S.  M.     Double.        ,tf3 

Christ  sought  me. 

1  I  was  a  wandering  sheep, 

I  did  not  love  the  lold; 
I  did  not  love  my  Shepherd's  voice, 

I  would  not  be  controlled; 
I  wai  a  wayward  child, 

I  did  not  love  my  home, 
I  did  not  lore  my  Father's  voice, 

I  loved  afar  to  roam. 

2  Th"  Shepherd  sought  his  sheep. 

The  Father  sought  his  child ; 
He  followed  me  o'er  vale  and  hill. 

O'er  deserts  waste  and  wild; 
He  found  me  ni^h  to  death. 

Famished  and  faint  and  Ion"; 
He  bound  me  with  the  bands  of  love, 

He  saved  the  wandering  one. 

3  Jesus  my  Shepherd  is, 

Twai  he  that  loved  my  soul, 
'Twas  he  that  washed  me  in  his  blood, 

'Twas  he  that  made  me  whole; 
Twaf  he  that  sought  the  lost. 

That  found  the  wandering  sheep: 
'Twas  he  that  brought  me  to  the  told; 

'Tis  he  shat  still  doth  keep. 


■  548  L.  M. 

Recognizing  God  as  a  Father. 

1  Great  God,  indulge  nir  humble  claim; 

Thou  art  my  h  pe,  my  joy,  my  rest; 
The  glories  that  compose  thy  name 
Stand  all  engaged  to  make  me  blest. 

2  Thou  great  and  good,  thou  just  and  wise, 

Thou  art  my  Father  and  my  God; 
And  1  am  thine,  by  sacred  ties. 
Thy  son,  thy  servant,  bought  with  blood. 

3  With  early  feet  I  love  t'  appear 

Among  thy  saints,  and  seek  thy  face; 
I       Oft  have  I  seen  thy  glory  there, 

And  felt  the  power  of  sovereign  grace. 

4  I'll  lift  my  hands,  I'll  raise  my  voice, 

While  I  have  breath  to  pray  or  praise; 
This  work  shall  make  my  heart  rejoice, 
And  hleos  the  remnant  of  my  da.,  s. 

549  10s.  18> 

The  Love  that  passeth  Knowledge. 

1  Not  what  I  am.  O  Lord,  but  what  thou  art ! 

Thai,  that  alone  c:in  be  hit  soul's  true  i  e>t ; 

Thy  love,  not  mine,  bids  fear  and  doubt  tiepxrt, 

And  stills  the  tempest  of  my  tossing  breast. 

2  Thy  name  is  love: — I  hear  it  from  von  cross; 

Thy  name  is  love;  —  I  read  it  in  y'on  tomb; 
All  meaner  love  i<  perishable  dm*, 
But  this  shall  ligut  me  through  time's  thickest 
giooni. 

3  I:  Messe?  now,  and  shall  forever  bless  ; 

It  saves  me  now.  and  shall  forever  save; 
It  holds  me  up  in  days  of  helple-^ne's  ; 

It  bears  me'saieiy  o'er  each  swelling  wave. 

4  More  of  thyself,  oh,  show  me  hour  by  hour, 

ilore  u!  thv  glory,  ()  my  God  ami  Lord  ; 
Mora  of  thy<el!  i:i  all  thy  grace  and  newer, 
More  of  thy  love  and  truth,  incarnate   Lord  I 


550  7s. 

Singing  Christians. 

1  Children  of  the  heavenly  King, 
As  ye  journey,  sweetly  sing; 

Sine  your  Saviour's  worthy  praise, 
Glorious  in  his  works  and  ways. 

2  Ye  are  travelling  home  to  God, 
In  the  way  the  fathers  trod; 
They  arc  happy  uow,  and  ye 
boon  their  happiness  shall  see. 

3  Shout,  ye  little  flock,  and  blest; 
You  on  Jesus'  throne  shall  rest; 
There  your  seat  is  now  prepared. 

There  your  kingdom  and  reward. 

4  Lord,  submissive  make  us  go, 
Gladly  leaving  all  below; 
Only  thou  our  Leader  be, 
And  we  still  will  follow  thee. 


907 


551  S.  M. 

The  Works  of  Grace. 

1  liaise  your  triumphant  songs 

To  an  immortal  tune; 
Let  all  the  earth  resound  the  deeds 
Celestial  grace  has  done. 

2  Sing  how  eternal  love 

Its  chief  Beloved  chose, 
And  bade  him  raise  our  ruined  race 
From  their  abyss  of  woes. 

3  Now,  sinners,  dry  your  tears; 

Let  hopeless  sorrow  cease; 

Bow  to  tlie  sceptre  of  his  love, 

And  take  the  offered  peace. 

4  Lord  we  obey  thy  call ; 

We  lay  an  humble  claim 
To  the  salvation  thou  hast  brought, 
And  love  and  praise  thy  name. 


552  8s,  7s,  &  4.  223 

Security  in  Jesus. 

1  Sovereign  grace,  o'er  sin  abounding! 

Ransom'd  souls  the  tidings  swell ; 

'Tis  a  deep  that  knows  no  soundinsr  — 

Who  its  breadth  or  length  can  tell  ? 

On  its  glories 
Let  my  soul  forever  dwell ! 

2  What  from  Christ  the  soul  can  sever, 

Bound  by  everlasting  bands? 
Once  in  him,  in  him  forever, 
Thus  the  eternal  covenant  stands; 

>"nne  shall  pluck  thee 
From  the  Strength  of  Israel's  hands. 

3  Heirs  of  God,  joint  heirs  with  Jesus, 

Long  ere  time  its  race  begun, 
To  his  name  eternal  praises! 
Oh,  what  wonders  love  hath  done! 

One  with  Je<uis, 
By  eternal  union  one. 

553  C.  P.  U.  a2B 

Longing  to  praise  Christ. 

1  Oh,  could  we  speak  the  matchless  worth, 
Oh,  could  we  sound  the  glories  forth, 

Which  in  our  Saviour  shine, 
!      We'd  soar,  and  touch  the  heavenly  strings, 
And  vie  with  Gabriel,  while  he  sings, 
In  notes  almost  divine. 

2  We'd  sing  the  precious  blood  he  spilt  — 
Our  ransom  from  the  dreadful  guilt 

Of  sin  and  wrath  divine; 
"We'd  sing  his  glorious  righteousness. 
In  which  all-perfect,  heavenly  dreos 

Wo  shall  forever  shine. 

3  We'd  sing  the  characters  he  bears. 
And  all  the  forms  of  love  he  wears, 

Exalted  on  his  throne; 
In  loftiest  songs  of  sweetest  praise, 
We  would,  to  everlasting  days, 

Make  all  his  glories  known. 


CONSECRATED  TO   CHRIST. 


109 


4  Well,  the  delightful  day  will  come, 
When  our  deer  Lord  will  bring  as  home, 

And  We  shall  Mi  hi>  facet 
Then  with  our  Saviour,  Brother,  |*i  lead, 
A  blest  eternity  we'll  spend, 

Triumphant  in  his  grace. 


556 


Tkt  ggflssw  *nfe. 


554 


S.  M. 

Bleated  be  hi*  Xame. 


i»a 


1  I  bless  tli*-  Christ  of  God; 

I  rest  OB  love  divine; 
And,  with  unfaltering  lip  and  heart, 
I  call  this  Saviour  mine. 

2  His  cross  dispels  each  doubt ; 

I  I  ury  in  his  tomb 
Kech  thought  of  unbelief  end  fear, 

Each  lingering  shade  of  gloom. 

3  I  praise  the  God  of  grace; 

I  t  u<t  his  truth  and  might; 

He  calls  me  Ids,  I  call  him  mine, 

My  God,  my  joy,  my  light. 

4  'Tis  he  who  saveth  me, 

And  freely  pardon  gtres; 
I  lore  because  he  loreth  me, 

I  live  because  he  lives. 

5  My  life  with  him  is  hid. 

My  death  hu  passed  away. 
My  clouds  have  melted  into  light, 
My  midnight  into  day. 


555 


L.  M. 

ChritC*  loving  Kindness. 


14S 


1  A  debtor  to  mercy  alone, 

( »f  covenant  mercy  I  ring; 

Nor  f'-ar,  with  thy  righteousness  on, 
My  person  and  offering  to  bring. 

The  terrors  of  law  and  of  God, 

With  me  can  have  nothing  to  do; 

My  Saviour's  obedience  and  blood. 
Hide  all  my  transgresniofn  from  view. 

2  Thr-  work  which  hit  goodness  began. 

The  arm  of  hi-  strength  will  complete; 
His  promise  i-<  fee  and  amen. 

And  never  wee  forfeited  yet. 
Things  future,  nor  thing!  that  are  now, 

Not  all  things,  below  nor  si  ore, 
Can  make  him  his  purpose  forego, 

Or  sever  my  soul  from  his  love. 

3  My  name  from  the  palms  of  his  hands, 

Eternity  will  not  erase  : 
Impressed  on  his  heart  it  remains, 

In  rnark<  of  indelible  grace  ; 
Yes,  I  to  the  end  shall  endure, 

Aj  ~ure  us  the  earnest  is  given  : 
M'»re  happy,  but  not  more  secure, 

The  glorified  spirits  in  heaven. 


CONSECRATED   TO  CIHUST. 


1  Awake,  my  soul,  in  joyful  lavs, 

And  sine  thy  threat  Redeemer's  praise; 
He  justly  claims  a  song  from  me; 

His  loving  kindness,  oh,  how  free  ! 

2  He  saw  me  ruined  by  the  fall, 

Yet  lored  ni".  notwithstanding  all; 
He  saved  me  from  my  lost  estate; 
His  loving  kindness,  oh,  how  great  I 

3  Though  numerous  hosts  of  mighty  foes. 
Though  earth  and  lnll  mv  way  oppose, 
He  safely  leads  my  soul  along: 

His  loving  kindness,  oh,  how  strong! 

4  I  often  feel  my  sinful  heart 
Prone  from  my  Saviour  to  depart ; 
But  though  I  oft  have  him  forgot. 
His  loving  kindness  changes  not, 

5  Soon  shall  I  pa«s  the  gloomy  vale; 
Soon  all  my  mortal  powers  must  fail ; 
Oh.  may  my  last,  expiring  breath 
His  loving  kindnesa  sing  in  death. 

6  Then  let  me  mount  and  soar  away 
To  the  bright  world  of  endless  day  ; 
And  sing,  with  rapture  and  surprise, 
His  loving  kindness  in  the  skies. 


557 


S.  M. 

Entire  Surrender. 


1  0  Lord,  thou  art  my  Lord. 

My  portion  and  dfsligltt ; 

All  other  lord^  I  now  reject. 
And  cast  them  from  my  sight. 

2  Thy  sovereign  right  T  own. 

Thar  glorious  power  conff 
Thy  iaw  shall  ever  rule  my  heart, 
While  I  adore  thy  grace. 

3  Too  long  my  feet  have  strayed 

In  bin's  forbidden  way  : 
But  since  thou  hast  mysoul  reclaimed, 
To  thee  my  vows  I'll  pay. 

4  My  soul,  to  Jesus  joined 

By  faith  and  hops  and  love, 
Now  seek«  to  dwell  among  thy  saints, 
And  rest  with  them  above. 

5  Acrept.  0  Lord,  my  heart ; 

To  thee  myself  I  giv<- ; 
Nor  suffer  me  from  hence  to  stray, 
Or  cause  thy  saints  to  grieve. 


10G 


558 


C.  M. 


Surrendering  all  for  Christ. 

1  And  must  I  part  with  all  I  have, 

My  dearest  Lord,  lor  thee? 
It  is  but  right,  since  thou  hast  done 
Much  more  than  this  for  me. 

2  Yes,  let  it  go;  one  look  from  thee 

Will  more  than  make  amends 
For  all  the  losses  I  sustain 
Of  honor,  riches,  friends. 

3  Ten'thousand  worlds,  ten  thousand  lives, 

How  worthless  they  appear. 
Co vi pared  with  thee,— supremely  good, 
Divinely  bright  and  fair. 

4  Saviour  of  souls,  could  I  from  thee 

A  single  smile  obtain, 
The  loss  of  all  things  I  could  bear, 
And  glory  in  my  gain. 

559  7s.  140 

A  living  Sacrifice. 

1  Jesus,  who  upon  the  tree 
Wast  an  offering  for  mo, 

Take  this  throbbing  heart  of  mine, 
Lay  it  on  thy  holy  shrine. 

2  As  thy  love  accepteth  naught 
Save  what  love  itself  hath  wrought, 
Offer  thou  my  sacrifice, 

Else  to  heaven  it  cannot  rise. 

3  Take  away  my  erring  will ; 
All  my  wayward  passions  kill ! 
Tear  my  sins  from  out  my  heart, 
Though  it  cost  me  bitter  smart. 

4  Fain  were  I  of  self  bereft, 
Naught  but  thee  within  mo  left; 
Living  sacrifice  I  am, 

Offered  only  in  thy  name. 


560 


7s. 


211 


Prayer  for  Consecration. 

1  Thine  forever!  God  of  love. 
Hear  us  from  thy  throne  above  ; 
Thine  forever  may  we  be, 
Here  and  in  eternity. 

2  Thine  forever!  Lord  of  life, 
Shield  us  through  our  earthly  strife; 
Thou,  the  Life,  the  Truth,  the  Way, 
Guide  us  to  the  realms  of  day. 

3  Thine  forever!  oh,  how  blest 
They  who  find  in  thee  their  rest; 
Saviour,  Guardian,  heavenly  Friend, 
Oh,  defend  us  to  the  end ! 

i       4  Thine  forever!  thou  our  Guido, 
|  All  our  wants  by  thee  supplied, 

All  our  sins  by  thee  forgiven, 
Led  by  thee  from  earth  to  heaven. 


561 


C.  M. 

I  am  his. 


817 


161 


1  I'm  thine,  0  Lord,  and  thine  alone, 

I'm  thine  by  every  tie; 
By  duty's  claims,  by  love's  glad  choice. 
For  thee  to  live  or  die, 

2  There's  not  an  angel  blest  in  heaven 

So  bound  to  thee  as  I; 
To  them  thy  love  its  gifts  has  given, 
For  me  Love's  self  did  die. 

3  My  life,  my  time,  my  strength,  my  all, 

I'd  hold  and  spend  for  thee ; 
Oh,  set  my  heart  as  free  from  earth 
As  saints  in  glory  be. 

4  With  single  eye  and  fervent  heart 

Let  this  poor  life  be  spent; 
Eager  to  use  for  thy  great  name 
Whatever  thou  hast  lent. 

562  C.  M. 

The  Cross  and  the  Crotm. 

1  Must  Jesus  bear  the  cross  alone, 

And  all  the  world  go  free? 
No :  there's  a  cross  for  every  one, 
And  there's  a  cross  for  me. 

2  How  happy  are  the  saints  above, 

Who  once  went  sorrowing  here; 
But  now  they  taste  unmingled  love, 
And  joy  without  a  tear. 

3  The  consecrated  cross  I'll  bear 

Till  death  shall  set  me  free, 
And  then  go  home  my  crown  to  wear, 
For  there's  a  crown  for  me. 

563  L.  M.  1TS 

Living  to  Christ. 

1  My  gracious  Lord,  I  own  thy  right 

To  every  service  I  can  pay, 
And  call  it  my  supreme  delight 
To  hear  thy  dictates  and  obey. 

2  What  is  my  being  but  for  thee, 

Its  sure  support,  its  noblest  end? 
'Tis  my  delight  thy  face  to  see. 
And  serve  the  cause  of  such  a  friend. 

3  I  would  not  sigh  for  worldly  joy, 

Or  to  increase  my  worldly  good, 
Nor  future  days  nor  powers  employ 
To  spread  a  sounding  name  abroad, 

4  'Tis  to  my  Saviour  I  would  live. 

To  him  who  for  my  ransom  died  ; 
Nor  could  all  "worldly  honor  give 
Such  bliss  as  crowns  me  at  his  side. 

5  His  work  my  hoary  age  shall  blew, 

When  youthful  vigor  is  no  more. 
And  my  last  hour  of  life  confess 
His  saving  love,  his  glorious  power. 


CONSECRATED   TO   CHRIST. 


Ki7 


564  8s  &  7s.  801 

Fonaking  all  to/olloic  Christ. 

1  Jesus,  I  my  Ofom  have  taken. 

All  to  leave,  and  follow  thee  ; 
Naked,  poor,  despised,  forsaken, 

Thou  from  hence  my  all  shall  be. 

2  Perish  every  fond  ambition. 

All  I've  sought  and  honed  and  known; 
Yet,  how  rich  is  my  condition, 
Qod  and  heaven  are  still  my  own. 

3  Man  may  trouble  and  distress  me; 

'Twill  but  drive  me  to  thy  breast : 
Life  with  trials  hard  may  press  me  : 
Heaven  will  bring  me  sweeter  rest. 

4  Oh,  'tis  not  in  grief  to  harm  me,  « 

While  thy  love  is  left  to  me; 
Oh.  'twere  not  in  joy  to  charm  me, 
Were  that  joy  unmixed  with  thee. 


565 


S.  M. 


We  are  his. 

1  Not  to  ourselves  again. 

Not  to  the  flesh  we  live; 
Not  to  the  world  henceforth  shall  we 
Our  strength,  our  being  give. 

2  Our  life  is  hid  with  Christ, 

With  Christ  in  Cod  above; 
Upward  our  heart  would  go  to  him, 
Whom,  seeing  not,  we  love. 

3  Not  to  ourselves  we  live, 

Not  to  ourselves  we  die  ; 

Unto  the  Lord  we  die  or  live, 

With  him  are  we  on  high, 

4  We  seek  the  things  above, 

For  we  are  only  his; 
Like  him  we  soon  shall  be,  for  we 
Shall  see  him  as  he  is. 

C.  M. 

Self-  Dedica  tioiu 

1  0  Saviour,  welcome  to  my  heart ; 

Possess  thy  humble  throne  ; 

Bid  every  rival  hence  depart, 

And  claim  me  for  thy  own. 

2  The  world  and  Satan  I  forsake  ; 

To  thee  I  all  resign  ; 
My  longing  heart.  1 1  Saviour,  take, 
And  till  with  love  divine. 

3  Oh.  may  I  never  turn  aside, 

Nor  from  thy  bosom  flee; 
Let  nothing  here  my  heart  divide; 
I  give  it  all  to  thee. 


566 


1  The  creature  of  thy  hand. 

On  thee  alone  I  live: 
My  Cod,  th\  benetiis  demand 
■    re  praise  than  1  can  give. 

9  Lord,  what  can  I  impart. 
When  all  is  thine  before1 
Thy  lore  demands  ■  thankful  heart, 
The  gift,  alas  |  how  poor  ! 

4  Shall  I  withhold  thy  due? 

And  shall  my  passions  rove? 

Lord,  form  this  wretched  heart  anew, 
And  fill  it  with  thy  love. 

5  Oh,  let  thy  grace  inspire 

My  soul  with  strength  divine; 
Let  all  my  powers  to  thee  aspire, 
And  all  my  days  be  thine. 

568  C.  M.  16. 

TJie  eternal  God  is  thy  Refuge. 

|      1  How  can  I  sink  with  such  a  prof 
As  my  eternal  God. 
Who  bears  the  earth's  hnge  pillars  up, 
And  spreads  the  heavens  abroad  ? 

2  now  can  I  die  while  Jesus  lives, 

Who  rose  and  left  the  dead  ? 
Pardon  and  grace  my  soul  receives 
From  my  exalted  Head. 

3  All  that  T  am,  and  all  I  have. 

Shall  be  forever  thine; 
Whatever  my  duty  bidfl  me  give, 
My  cheerful  hands  resign. 

4  Yet  if  I  might  make  some  reserve, 

And  duty  did  not  call. 
I  love  my  God  with  zeal  so  great, 
That  I  should  give  him  all. 


569 


L.  M. 

Bought  tcxth  a  Price. 


567 


S.  M. 

Grateful  Acknowledgment. 


1  My  Maker  and  my  King, 

To  thee  my  all  I  owe ; 
Thy  sovereign  bounty  is  the  spring 
Whence  all  my  blessings  flow. 


1  Lord,  I  am  thine,  entirely  thine. 
Purchased  and  saved  b\  blood  divine  ; 
With  toll  consent  thine  would  1  be, 
And  own  thy  sovereign  right  in  me. 

2  Grant  one  poor  sinner  more  a  place 
Among  the  children  of  thy  grace  ; 

A  wretched  sinner,  lost  to  God. 
But  ransomed  by  lmmanuel's  blood. 

3  Thine  would  I  live,  thine  would  I  die, 
Be  thine  through  all  eternity  ; 

The  vow  is  past  beyond  repeal. 
Now  will  I  set  the  solemn  seal. 

4  Po  thou  assist  a  feeble  worm 

The  great  encacement  to  perform  ; 
Thy  grace  can  full  assistance  lend. 
And  on  that  grace  I  dare  depend. 


570  7s.  14( 

Jesus,  I  am  thine. 

1  Jesus,  spotless  Lamb  of  God, 

Thou  hast  bought  me  with  thy  blood, 
I  would  value  nought  beside 
Jesus,  Jesus  crucified. 

2  I  am  thine,  and  thine  alone, 
This  I  gladly,  fully  own  ; 
And,  in  all  my  works  and  ways, 
Only  now  would  seek  thy  praise. 

3  Help  me  to  confess  thy  name, 
Bear  witli  joy  thy  cross  and  shame; 
Only  seek  to  follow  thee, 
Though  reproach  my  portion  be. 

4  When  thou  shalt  in  glory  come, 
And  I  reach  my  heavenly  home, 
Louder  still  my  lips  shall  own 

I  am  thine,  and  thine  alone. 


573 


C.  M. 


571 


7s. 


To  me  to  live  is  Clirist. 

1  Christ,  of  all  my  hopes  the  ground, 

Christ,  the  spring  of  all  my  joy, 
Still  in  thee  let  me  be  found, 
Still  for  thee  my  powers  employ. 

2  Fountain  of  o'erflowing  grace, 

Freely  from  thy  fulness  give; 
Till  I  close  my  earthly  race, 
Be  it  "  Christ  for  me  to  live." 

3  Firmly  trusting  in  thy  blood, 

Nothing  shall  my  heart  confound  ; 
Safely  I  shall  pass  the  flood, 
Safely  reach  Immanuel's  ground. 

4  Thus,  oh,  thus  an  entrance  give 

To  the  land  of  cloudless  sky  ! 

Having  known  it  "  Christ  to  live," 

Let  me  know  it  "  gain  to  die." 


572 


L.  M. 


L 


175 

Wholly  Otrisfs. 

1  Lord,  we  are  thine :  bought  by  thy  blood, 

Once  the  poor  guilty  slaves  of  sin ; 

But  thou  hast  brought  us  nigh  to  God, 

And  made  thy  Spirit  dwell  within. 

2  Thou  hast  our  sinful  wanderings  borne, 

With  love  and  patience  all  divine; 

As  brands  then  from  the  burning  torn, 

We  own  that  we  are  wholly  thine. 

3  Lord,  we  are  thine  :  thy  claims  we  own, 

Ourselves  to  thee  we  wholly  give : 
Reign  thou  within  our  hearts  alone, 
And  let  us  to  thy  glory  live. 

4  Here  let  us  each  thy  mind  display, 

In  all  thy  gracious  image  shine, 
1'  And  haste  that  long-expected  day 

When  thou  shalt  own  us  wholly  thine. 


Renouncing  the  World. 

1  Let  worldly  minds  the  world  pursue  ; 

It  has  no  charms  for  me ; 

Once  I  admired  its  trifles,  too, 

But  grace  has  set  me  free. 

2  Its  pleasures  now  no  longer  please, 

No  more  content  afford; 
Far  from  my  heart  be  joys  like  these, 
Now  I  have  seen  the  Lord. 

3  As  by  the  light  of  opening  day 

The  stars  are  all  concealed ; 
So  earthly  pleasures  fade  away 
When  Jesus  is  revealed. 

4  Creatures  no  more  divide  my  choice ; 

I  bid  them  all  depart; 
His  name  and  love  and  gracious  voice 
Have  fixed  my  roving  heart. 


574 


7s. 


191 


Consecration. 

1  Jesus,  all-atoning  Lamb, 
Thine,  and  only  thine,  I  am  : 
Take  my  body,  spirit,  soul ; 
Only  thou  possess  the  whole. 

2  Thou  my  one  thing  needful  be  ; 
Let  me  ever  cleave  to  thee; 
Let  me  choose  the  better  part; 
Let  me  give  thee  all  my  heart. 

3  Whom  have  I  on  earth  below  ? 
Thee,  and  only  thee,  I  know : 
Whom  have  I  in  heaven  but  thee  ? 
Thou  art  all  in  all  to  me. 

575  L.  M.  121 

Desires  after  Consecration. 

1  0  thou,  to  whose  all-searching  sight 
The  darkness  shineth  as  the  light, 
Search,  prove  my  heart,  it  pants  for  thee; 
Oh,  burst  these  bonds,  and  set  it  free. 

2  Wash  out  its  stains,  refine  its  dross; 
Nail  my  affections  to  the  cross; 
Hallow  each  thought;  let  all  within 
Be  clean,  as  thou,  my  Lord,  art  clean. 

3  If  in  this  darksome  wild  I  stray. 
Be  thou  my  light,  be  thou  my  way; 
No  foes,  no  violence  I  fear, 

No  fraud,  while  thou,  my  God,  art  near. 

4  When  rising  floods  my  soul  o'erflow, 
When  sinks  my  heart  in  waves  of  woe, 
Jesus,  thy  timely  aid  impart, 

And  raise  my  head,  and  cheer  my  heart. 

5  Saviour,  where'er  thy  steps  I  see, 
Dauntless,  untired,  I  follow  thee; 
Ah,  let  thy  hand  support  me  still, 
And  lead  me  to  thy  holy  hill. 


COMMUNING   WITH   CHRIST. 


10!) 


576 


8s  &  7. 

Contribution. 


1  With  my  nulwtauce  I  will  honor 

My  Hcdct'iiicr  ami  my  Lord; 
Were  ten  th<»usan<l  worlds  my  manor, 
All  were  nothing  to  hit*  word. 

2  While  the  heralds  of  salvation 

His  abounding  grace  proclaim, 

Let  his  friends,  of  every  station, 
Gladly  join  to  spread  his  fame. 

3  Be  his  kingdom  now  promoted. 

Let  the  earth  her  monarch  know; 
Be  my  all  to  him  devoted  : 
To  my  Lord  my  all  I  owe.  , 


COMMUNING  WITII  CHRIST. 

577  S.  M.  151 

Blessings  sought  in  Prayer. 

1  B  hold  the  throne  of  grace! 

The  promise  calls  me  near: 

There  Jesus  shows  a  smiling  face, 

And  waits  to  answer  prayer. 

2  Thine  image,  Lord,  bestow, 

Thy  presence  and  thy  love; 

I  ask  tc-  serve  thee  here  lxdow, 

And  reign  with  thee  above. 

3  Teach  me  to  live  by  faith : 

Conform  my  will  to  thine  j 
Let  me  victorious  be  in  death, 
And  then  in  glory  shine. 

4  If  thon  these  blessings  give. 

And  wilt  my  portion  be. 
All  worldly  joys  111  cheerful  leave, 
And  find  my  heaven  in  thee. 

578  L.  M.  Double. 

Sweet  Hour  of  Prayer. 
1  Sweet  hour  of  prayer  !  sweet  hour  of  prnyer  I 
That  calls  me  from  a  world  of  care. 
And  bids  me  at  my  Father's  throne. 
Make  all  my  wants  and  wishes  known. 
In  leaeoni  of  distress  and  grief, 
My  soul  has  often  found  relief. 
And  oft  escaped  the  tempter's  snare 
By  thy  return,  sweet  hour  of  prayer. 

?  Sweet  hour  of  prayer  '  nweet  hour  of  prayer! 
Thy  wings  shall  my  petition  bear. 
To  him  whose  truth  and  faithfulness 
Engage  the  waiting  soul  to  bless  ; 
And  sinre  he  bids  me  seek  his  fare, 
BHipye  his  word  and  trust  his  grac*, 
I'll  cast  on  him  my  every  care. 
And  wait  for  thee,  sweet' hour  of  prayer. 
10 


19o 


I  BwMl  hnur  of  praj«*r  !   »weet  hour  of  pi 
May  I  thy  congelation  share: 
Till  from  Mount  Pisgah's  lofty  height, 
I  view  my  home,  ana  take  my  flight: 
This  robe  offleen  I'll  drop,  and  n- 

/<•  the  ererlattlng  arise; 
And  shout,  while  passing  through  the  a!r. 
Farewell,  farewell,  sweet  hour  of  prayer. 


Oil 


a  &  6s. 


Prayer  at  all  Times. 

1  Go  when  the  morning  shineth, 

Go  when  the  noon  is  bright, 
Go  when  the  eve  declineth, 

Go  in  the  hush  of  night: 
Go  with  pure  mind  and  feeling, 

Fling  earthly  thought  away, 
And,  in  thy  doaet  kneeling, 

l>o  thou  in  secret  pray. 

2  Remember  all  who  love  thee. 

All  who  are  loved  by  thee  : 
Pray,  too.  for  those  who  hate  thee, 

If  any  such  there  be: 
Then  for  thyself,  in  meekness, 

A  blearing  humbly  claim, 
And  blend  with  each  petition 

Thy  great  Redeemer's  name. 

3  Oh,  not  a  joy  or  blessing 

With  this  can  we  compare, — 
The  grace  our  Father  gave  OS 

To  pour  our  souls  in  prayer; 
Whene'er  thou  pin'sl  in  an 

Before  his  footstool  fall ; 
Remember,  in  thy  gladnem. 

His  love  who  gave  thee  all. 


580 


C.  M. 


163 


A  TJtrone  of  Grace. 

1  A  throne  of grace  !  then  let  us  go 

And  offer  up  <>ur  prayer  j 
A  gracious  God  will  mercy  show 
To  all  that  worship  there. 

2  A  throne  of  grace  !  oh,  at  that  throne 

Our  knees  have  often  bent, 
j      And  God  has  showered  his  blessings  down 
As  often  as  we  went. 

3  A  throne  of  grace!  rejoice,  ye  saints; 

That  throne  is  open  still : 
To  God  mboaon  your  complaints. 
And  then  inquire  his  will. 

4  A  throne  of  grace  we  yet  shall  need 

Long  as  we  draw  our  breath, 
A  Saviour,  too.  to  intercede. 
Till  we  are  changed  by  death. 

5  The  throne  of  glory  then  shall  glow 

With  beams  from  Jesus'  fare. 
And  we  no  longer  want  shall  know, 
NaT  need  a  throne  of  grace. 


169 

Prayer. 

1  Prayer  is  the  breath  of  God  in  man 

Returning  whence  it  came; 

Love  is  the  sacred  fire  within, 

And  prayer  the  rising  flame. 

2  It  gives  the  burdened  spirit  ease, 

And  soothes  the  troubled  breast: 
Yields  comfort  to  the  mourners  hero, 
And  to  the  weary  rest. 

3  When  God  inclines  the  heart  to  pray, 

He  hath  an  ear  to  hear; 
To  him  there's  music  in  a  groan, 
And  beauty  in  a  tear. 

4  The  humble  suppliant  cannot  fail 

To  have  his  wants  supplied. 

Since  he  for  sinners  intercedes 

Who  once  for  sinners  died. 

582  C.  M. 

Thu  Nature  of  Prayer. 

1  Prayer  is  the  soul's  sincere  desire, 

Unuttered  or  expressed. 
The  motion  of  a  hidden  fire, 
That  trembles  in  the  breast, 

2  Prayer  is  the  burden  of  a  sigh, 

The  falling  of  a  tear, 
The  upward  glancing  of  an  eye, 
When  none  but  God  is  near. 

3  Prayer  is  the  simplest  form  of  speech 

That  infant  lips  can  try  ; 
Prayer,  the  sublimest  strains  that  reach 
The  Majesty  on  high. 

4  Prayer  is  the  Christian's  vital  breath, 

The  Christian's  native  air, 
His  watchword  at  the  grates  of  death ; 
He  enters  heaven  with  prayer. 


168 


583 


C.  M. 


169 


Teach  us  to  pray. 

1  Prayer  is  the  contrite  sinner's  voice 

Returning  from  his  ways, 
While  angels  in  their  songs  rejoice, 
And  cry,  "  Behold,  he  prays." 

2  The  saints  in  prayer  appear  as  one 

In  word  and  deed  and  mind. 
While  with  the  Father  and  the  Son 
Sweet  fellowship  they  find. 

3  Nor  prayer  is  made  on  earth  alone: 

The  Holy  Spirit  pleads, 
And  Jesus,  on  th'  eternal  throne, 
For  sinners  intercedes. 

4  0  thou,  bv  whom  we  come  to  God, — 

The  Life,  the  Truth,  the  Way,— 
The  path  of  prayer  thyself  hast  trod; 
Lord,  teach  us  how  to  pray. 


L.  M.  14e 

The  Mercy-seat. 

1  From  every  stormy  wind  that  blows, 
From  every  swelling  tide  of  woes, 
There  is  a  calm,  a  sure  retreat,— 
"lis  found  beneath  the  mercy-seat 

2  There  is  a  place  where  Jesus  sheds 
The  oil  of  gladness  on  our  heads,— 
A  place  of  all  on  earth  most  sweet; 
It  is  the  blood-bought  mercy-seat. 

3  There  is  a  scene  where  spirits  blend. 
Where  friend  holds  fellowship  with  friend ; 
Though  sundered  far,  by  faith  they  meet 
Around  one  common  mercy-seat. 

4  There,  there  on  eagle  wings  we  soar. 
And  sin  and  sense  molest  no  more, 

And  heaven  comes  down  our  souls  to  greet. 
And  glory  crowns  the  mercy-seat. 

585  L.  M.  14<J 

Hindrances  to  Prayer. 

1  What  various  hindrances  we  meet 
In  coming  to  a  mercy-seat ! 

Yet  who  that  knows  the  worth  of  prayer 
But  wishes  to  be  often  there. 

2  Prayer  makes  the  darkened  clouds  withdraw  ; 
Prayer  climbs  the  ladder  Jacob  saw; 
Gives  exercise  to  faith  and  love ; 
Brings  every  blessing  from  above. 

3  Restraining  prayer,  we  cease  to  fight; 
Prayer  makes  the  Christian's  armor  bright; 
And  Satan  trembles  when  he  sees 
The  weakest  saint  upon  his  knees. 

4  Have  you  no  words?    Ah,  think  again; 
Words  flow  apace  when  you  complain, 
And  fill  your  fellow  creature's  ear 
With  the  sad  tale  of  all  your  care. 

5  Were  half  the  breath  thus  vainly  spent 
To  heaven  in  supplication  sent, 
Your  cheerful  sons:  would  oftener  be, 

*'  Hear  what  the  Lord  hath  done  for  me ! " 

lis  &  10s.  225 

I  have  set  the  Lord  always  before  me. 

1  Still,    still    with    thee    when    purple    morning 

breaketh, 
When  wake  the  birds,  and  all  the  shadows  flee, 
Fairer  than  mornine,  lovelier  than  the  daylight, 
Dawns  the  sweet  consciousness,  I  am  with  thee. 

2  "When  sinks  the  soul.  Rubdued  by  toil,  to  slumber, 

Its  closing  ere  looks  up  to  thee  in  prayer  ; 
Sweet  the  repo'se,  beneath  thy  wines  n'ershading, 
But  sweeter  still  to  wake  and  find  thee  there. 

3  So  shall  it  be  at  last,  in  that  bright  morning, 

When  the  soul  waketh,  and  life's  shadows  flee: 

Oh.  in  that  hour,  fairer  than  daylight  dawninz. 

Shall  rise  the  glorious  thought,  I  am  with  thee. 


586 


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lis  &  10s. 


182 


The  Disconsolate  invited  to  pray. 

1  dime,  ye  <1i<eon<olate,  where'er  ye  lansui.xh, 

(otne  to  the  mercy-Neat,  fervently  knci-1  ; 
Here  brine  jour  wounded  hearts,  here  tell  your 
anguish, 
Earth  haa  no  aorrow  that  heaven  cannot  heal. 

2  Jot  of  the  desolate,  light  of  the  Btrayinjr. 

Hope  of  the  petiil-nt.  fadeless  ami  pare, 
Ber«  < peaks  the  Comforter,  tenderly  Mrtaf. 
Karth  has  no  norrow  that  heaven  cannot  cure. 

8  nere  «=e«  the  bread  of  life:  see  waters  flowing 
PorU  ':om  the  throne  nfQed,  pure  fr 
Come  to  the  feast  of  love  ;  come,  ever  knowing 
Knrth  has  no  aorrow  but  heaven  can  remove^ 

588  S.  M.  8S3 

Pray  and  not  faint. 

1  Jesus,  who  knows  full  well 

The  heart  of  every  saint. 

Invites  us  all  our  grief  to  tell. 

To  pray  and  never  faint. 

2  He  bows  his  gracious  ear; 

We  never  plead  in  vain  ; 
Then  let  us  wait  till  he  appear, 
And  pray,  and  pray  again. 

3  Though  unbelief  suggest 

"  Why  should  we  1  Niger  wait?'* 
He  hide  \is  never  give  him  r»-st, 
But  knock  at  Mercy's  gate. 

4  Jesus,  the  Lord,  will  hear 

His  chosen  when  they  cry  ■ 
Y  b,  though  he  may  awhile  forbear, 
He'll  help  them  from  on  high. 

5  Then  let  us  earnest  cry, 

And  never  faint  in  prayer: 
He  tees, he  heara,aae1  from  on  high 
Will  make  our  cause  his  care. 

589  C.  M.  803 

Divine  Sympathy. 

1  There  is  no  sorrow,  Lord,  too  light 

To  hring  in  prayer  to  thee  : 
There  is  no  anxious  rare  too  slight 
To  wake  thy  sympathy. 

2  Thou  who  hast  trod  the  thorny  road 

Wilt  share  each  small  distils* : 
Thf*  love  which  bore  the  greater  load 
Will  not  refuse  the  less. 

3  There  is  no  secret  si  eh  we  breathe 

But  meets  thine  ear  divine; 
And  every  crops  erows  licrht  beneath 
The  shadow,  Lord,  of  thine. 

4  Life's  ills  without,  sin's  strife  within, 

The  heart  would  overflew. 
But  for  that  love  which  died  for  sin, 
That  love  which  wept  with  woe. 


590  Ts.  81J{ 

Encouragement  to  Prayer. 

1  Coase,  my  soul,  thy  suit  prepare, 
Jesiu  1  >ves  to  answer  prayer; 
He  himself hae  bid  thee  pray; 

Rite  and  ask  without  delay.  »      * 

2  Thou  art  coming  to  a  Kim;. 
Large  petitioni  with  thee  bring; 
For  his  grace  and  power  are  vm  h, 
None  can  ever  a«k  too  much. 

3  With  my  burden  I  begin : 
Lord,  remove  this  load  of  sin  : 
Let  thy  blood,  f  >r  sinners  spilt. 
S.-t  my  conscience  free  from  guilt. 

4  Lord,  I  come  to  thee  for  reel : 
Take  possession  of  my  breast; 

There  thy  Mood-bougnt  ri:;ht  maintain. 
And  without  a  rival  reign. 


591 


7s. 


211 


592 


Prayer  for  Grace. 

1  Son  of  God,  thy  blessing  errant ; 
Still  supply  mine  every  want: 
Tree  of  life,  thine  influence  shed  ; 
From  thy  fulness  I  am  fed. 

2  Unsustain^d  by  thee,  I  fall ; 

Bend  the  strength  for  which  I  call ; 
Weaker  than  a  braised  reed, 

Help  I  every  moment  need. 

3  All  my  hopes  on  thee  depend, 
Love  me,  save  me  to  the  end  ; 
Still  preserve  mp  by  thy  grace ; 
Take  the  everlasting  praise. 

8s,  7s,  &  4.  2S1 

Prayer  for  Guidance. 

1  Gently,  Lord.  oh.  gently  lea  1  us 

Through  this  gloomy  vale  oftcaiu, 
And,  < )  Lord,  in  mercy  giv  u> 
Thy  rirh  grace  in  all  our  fears. 
I  >h,  refresh  us. 

Travelling  through  this  wilderness. 

2  "When  temptation's  darts  assail  us, 

W  hen  in  devfdns  patnfl  we  stray, 
Let  thy  goodness  never  fail  us, 
Lead  us  in  thy  perfect  way. 
Oh,  refresh  us.  kc. 

3  In  the  hour  of  pain  and  anguish, 

In  the  hour  when  death  draw*  near. 
Suffer  not  our  hearts  to  languish, 

Suffer  not  our  souls  to  fear. 
Oh,  refresh  us,  A'c. 

4  When  thi*  mortal  life  is  ended. 

Bid  us  in  thine  arms  to  r 
Till,  by  angel  bands  attended. 
We  awake  among  the  blest. 

Oh.  refresh  m 


112 


393 


7s. 


Importunity  in  Prayer. 

1  Lord,  I  cannot  let  thee  go, 
Till  a  bles*ing  thou  bestow; 
Do  not  turn  away  thy  lace, 
Mine's  an  urgent,  pressing  case. 

2  Once  a  sinner,  near  despair, 
Bought  thy  mercy-seat  by  prayer; 
Mercy  heard  and  s-  t  him  free  ; 
Lord,  that  mercy  came  to  me. 

3  Thou  hast  helped  in  every  need; 
This  emboldens  me  to  plead; 
Alter  so  much  mercy  past, 
Canst  thou  let  me  sink  ut  last  ? 

4  No  :  I  must  maintain  my  hold: 
'Tis  thy  goodness  makes  me  bold; 
I  can  no  denial  take, 

Since  I  plead  for  Jesus'  sake. 


4  My  God  will  pity  my  complaints, 
And  heal  my  broken  bones; 
lie  takes  the  meaning  of  his  Batata, 
The  language  of  their  groans, 
y  Arise,  my  soul,  from  deep  distress, 
And  banish  every  fear; 
He  calls  thee  to  his  throne  of  grace. 
To  spread  thy  sorrows  there. 


1S» 


591 


10s. 


255 

Prayer  for  ClirisCs  Presence. 

1  Abide  with  me !  fust  falls  the  event'de, 

The  darkness  deepens;  Lord,  with  me  abide; 
"When  other  helpers  fail,  and  comforts  flee, 
Help  of  the  helpless,  oh,  abide  with  me. 

2  Swift  to  its  close  ebbs  out  life's  little  day  ; 
Earth's  joys  grow  dim.  its  gloric*  p^ss  away  ; 
Change  and  decay  on  all  around  I  *ce : 

0  thou  who  changest  not,  abide  with  me. 

3  I  need  thy  presence  overy  passing  hour  ; 

What  but  thy  grace  can  foil  the  tempter's  power  ? 
Vs'ho,  like  thyself,  my  guide  and  stay  enn  l>c  ! 
Through  cloud  and  sunshine,  Lord, abide  with  me. 

4  I  fear  no  foe,  with  thee  at  hand  to  bless ; 
UN  have  no  weight,  and  tears  no  bitterness. 
Where  is  death's  sting,  and  where  his  victory? 

1  triumph  still,  if  thou  abide  with  me. 

5  Hold  thou  thy  cross  before  my  closing  eyes. 
Shine  through  the  gloom,  aud   point  me   to  the 

skies ; 

Heavens  morning  breaks,  and  earth's  vain  shad- 
ows fi>"  ; 

Iu  life,  in  death,  0  Lord,  abide  with  me  . 

C.  M. 

Seeking  God. 

1  Oil.  that  T  knew  the  secret  place, 

Where  I  might  find  my  God  ! 
I'd  Spread  my  wants  before  his  face, 
And  pour  my  woes  abroad. 

2  I'd  tell  him  how  my  sins  arise ; 

What  sorrows  I  sustain  : 
How  grace  decays,  and  comfort  dies, 
And  leaves  my  heart  in  pain. 

3  He  knows  what  arguments  IM  take 

To  wrestle  with  my  God; 
I'd  plead  for  his  own  mercy's  sake, 
Aud  for  my  Saviour's  blood. 


CONFORMITY  TO  CHRIST. 
5%  8s  &  7s. 

The  Fount  of  Blessing. 

1  Come,  thou  Fount  of  every  blearing. 

Tune  my  heart  to  sing  thy  grace; 
Streams  of  mercy,  never  ceasing, 

Call  for  songs  of  loudest  praise  : 
Teach  me  me  some  melodious  sonnet, 

Sung  by  flaming  tongties  above; 
Praise  the  mount,— oh,  fix  me  on  it, 

Mount  of  God's  unchanging  love. 

2  Here  I  raise  my  Ebenezer ; 

Hither  by  thy  help  I'm  come; 
And  I  hope,  by  thy  good  pleasure, 

Safely  to  arrive  at  home: 
Jesus  sought  me  when  a  stranger, 

"Wandering  from  the  fold  of  God; 
He,  to  save  my  soul  from  danger, 

Interposed  his  precious  blood. 

3  Oh,  to  grace  how  great  a  debtor, 

Daily  I'm  constrained  to  be ! 
Let  that  grace,  Lord,  like  a  fetter. 

Bind  my  wandering  heart  to  thee. 
Prone  to  wander,  Lord,  I  frel  it; 

Prone  to  leave  the  God  I  love ; 
Here's  my  heart;  Lord,  take  and  seal  it, 


171 


595 


Seal  it  from  thy  courts  above. 

597  L.  M. 

Trusting  CJirist  the  only  Refuge. 

1  Thou  only  Sovereign  of  my  heart 

My  refuge,  nay  almighty  fYiend, 
And  can  my  soul  from  thee  depart. 
On  whom  alone  my  hopes  depend  ? 

2  "Whither,  ah.  whither  shall  I  go, 

A  wretched  wanderer  from  my  Lord? 
Can  this  dark  world  of  sin  and  woe 
One  glimpse  of  happiness  afford? 

3  Eternal  life  thy  words  impart; 

On  these  my  fainting  spirit  lives  ; 

Here  sweeter  comforts  cheer  my  heart 

Than  all  the  round  of  nature  gives, 

4  Let  earth's  alluring  joys  combine; 

While  thou  art  near,  in  vain  they  call ; 
On^  smile,  one  blissful  smile,  of  thine, 
My  gracious  Lord,  outweighs  them  all. 

5  Low  at  thy  feet  my  soul  would  lie ; 

Here  safety  dwells,  and  peace  divine; 
Still  let  me  live  beneath  thine  eye, 
For  life,  eternal  life,  is  thine. 


CONFORMITY   TO   (  HI11ST. 


59S  7s.  ; 

flhSj  r>/  Tiiyhttonsne*$. 

1  Christ.  whose  glory  fills  the  «kies, 

it,  th**  true,  the  onlj 
Sun  of  righteousness  ai 

Triumph  o'er  the  shadV  »  of  night : 
Daysprins  from  on  high,  be  near; 
Dayatar,  in  my  heart  spprar 

2  Dark  and  cheerless  i*  tin*  morn, 

If  thy  light  is  hi. I  from  me; 
u  i*  the  day'i  return. 

Till  thy  merty'i  1»  am-  I  eee,— 
Till  they  inward  lirrht  impart. 
Warmth  ami  gladness  to  my  heart. 

3  Visit,  then.  this  sonl  of  mine : 

Pierre  the  gloom  of  M«  ami  grief; 
Fill  im\  radiant  Sun  divine; 

Scatter  all  my  unbelief  ; 

and  mnr»«  thyself  display, 
Shining  to  the  perfect  day. 


599 


Taking  Chri*t  n*  a  King. 

1  King  of  kings,  and  wilt  tli 
<  Per  this  wa>  ward  heart  t 
Henceforth  take  it  for  thy  throne; 

Rule  here,  Lord,  and  rule  alone. 

2  Then,  like  heaven's  angelic  hands. 
Waiting  fur  thy  high  i  ommands, 
All  my  powers  shall  wait  on  thee, 
Captive,  yet  divinely  free. 

3  Tuned  hy  thee  in  sweet  accord. 
All  shall  sing  their  gracious  Lord  ; 

der  of  the  < 
Breathing  round  her  seraph  fire. 

4  Be  it  so:  lay  heart's  thy  throne, 

All  my  prvwen  thy  feeeptre  own, 

And.  with  them  on  thine  own  hill, 
Live  rejoicing  in  thy  will. 


G01 


181 


600 


6s  &  4s. 

Xearer  to  God. 


1  Nearer,  my  God,  to  thee,— 

Nearer  to  thee ! 
E'en  though  it  he  a  cross 

That  raiseth  me; 
Still  all  my  -sous:  shall  be. 
Nearer,  my  God.  to  thee, 

Nearer  to  thee! 

2  Though  like  a  wanderer. 

The  sun  gone  down. 
Darkness  comes  over  me, 

My  rest  a  stone. 
Yet  in  my  dreams  I'd  be 
Nearer,  my  God.  to  thee, 

Nearer  to  thee ! 
10* 


3  There  let  my  way  appear 

S 
All  thai  thou  atmiest  sss 

In  nn m  j  rtrsn  i 
An-.  1-  to  beckon  me 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  the<», 

Nearer  to  tl 

4  Then  with  my  waking  thoughts 

Bright  with  thy  praise, 
Out  of  my  stony  oriels 

Bethel  I'll  r 
Bo  1  y  my  woes  to  \>>- 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  thee. 

Nearer  to  thee ! 

5  And  when  on  joyful  wins 

Cleaviug  the  >ky. 
Sun,  moon,  and  stars  forgot, 

Upward  I  My: 
Still  all  my  sons  phall  be, 
Nearer,  my  <  Sod,  M  thee, 

Nearer  to  thee ! 

6s  &  4ft. 

Breathings  after  Christ. 

1  My  RUth  Isokfl  up  to  thee, 
Thoa  Lamb  of  Calvary; 

Saviour  divine, 
N.w  hear  me  while  T  pray: 
Take  all  my  guilt  away; 
Oh.  let  me.  from  this-  day, 

Be  wholly  thine. 

2  May  thy  rich  grace  impart 
Strength  to  my  fainting  heart ; 

My  Seal  inspire: 
As  th'  u  hast  died  for  me. 
Oh,  may  mv  lore  to  th-e 
Pure.  warm,  and  change!   - 

A  living  fire. 

3  While  life's  dark  maze  T  tread, 
And  griefi  around  me  spread, 

Be  thoa  my  Guide : 

Bid  darkness  turn  to  day, 
Wip»-  sorrow's  tear*  away, 
Nor  lot  me  ever  stray 
From  thee  a.-ide. 

4  "When  ends  life's  transient  dream. 
When  death's  coldLsullen  stream 

Shall  o'er  me  roll. 
Blest  Saviour,  then,  in  love, 
Fear  and  distress  restore; 
Oh.  hear  me  safe  above, 

A  ransomed  soul  I 


602  Ts  &  6s.  17n 

3fy  Spirit  hath  rejoiced  in  God  my  Saviour. 

1  To  thee.  O  dear,  dear  Saviour, 
My  -pint  tarns  for  rest : 
My  peace  is  in  thy  favor. 
My  pillow  on  thy  breast. 


2  0  thou  whose  mercy  found  me, 

From  hondage  set  me  free, 
And  then  forever  bound  me 
With  tnreefold  cords  to  thee. 

3  Oh  for  a  heart  to  love  thee 

More  truly  as  I  ought, 
And  nothing  place  above  thee, 
In  deed  or  word  or  thought. 

4  Oh  for  that  choicest  blessing 

Of  living  ill  thy  love, 
And  thus  on  earth  possessing 
The  peace  of  heaven  above. 

603  8s  &  7s.  8< 

Desiring  Sanctijication. 

1  Love  divine,  all  love  excelling, 

Joy  of  heaven,  to  earth  come  down; 
Fix  in  us  thy  humble  duelling; 

All  thy  faithful  mercies  crown: 
Jesus,  thou  art  all  compassion; 

Pure,  unbounded  love  thou  art; 
Visit  us  with  thy  salvation; 

Enter  every  trembling  heart. 

2  Breathe,  oh,  breathe  thy  Holy  Spirit 

Into  every  troubled  breast; 
Let  us  all  thy  grace  inherit; 

Let  us  find  thy  promised  rest : 
Take  away  the  love  of  sinning; 

Take  our  load  of  guilt  away ; 
End  the  work  of  thy  beginning; 

Bring  us  to  eternal  day. 

3  Carry  on  thy  new  creation; 

Pure  and  holy  may  we  be; 
Let  us  see  our  whole  salvation 

Perfectly  secured  by  thee; 
Change  trom  glory  into  glory, 

Till  in  heaven  we  take  our  place. 
Till  we  cast  our  crowns  before  thee, 

Lost  in  wonder,  love,  and  praise. 

604  7s.  18 

All  in  all. 

1  Jesus,  merciful  and  mild, 
Lead  me  as  a  helpless  child  ; 
On  no  other  arm  but  thine 
Would  my  weary  soul  recline. 

2  I  am  weakness,  thou  art  might; 
I  am  darkness,  thou  art  light ; 

T  am  all  defiled  with  sin, 

Thou  canst  make  me  pure  within. 

3  Jesus,  Saviour  all  divine. 

Hast  thou  made  me  truly  thine? 
Hast  thou  bought  me  by  thy  blood  ? 
Keconciled  my  heart  to  God  ? 

4  Hearken  to  my  humble  prayer, 
Let  me  thine  own  image  bear: 
Let  me  love  thee  more  and  more, 
Till  I  reach  the  blissful  shore. 


605  7s  &  6s.  186 

The  Spiril  icilnesseth  iriOi  our  Spirits, 

1  Saviour,  I  thy  word  believe; 

My  unbelief  remove; 
Now  thy  quickening  Spirit  give. 
The  unction  from  above. 

2  Show  me,  Lord,  how  good  thou  art, 

Now  thy  gracious  word  fulfil ; 
Send  the  witness  to  my  heart ; 
The  Holy  Ghost  reveal. 

3  Blessed  Comforter,  come  down, 

And  live  and  move  in  me; 
Make  my  every  deed  thine  own, 
In  all  things  led  by  thee. 

4  Bid  my  sin  and  fear  depart, 

And  within,  oh,  deign  to  dwell, 
Faithful  witness  in  my  heart, 
Thy  perfect  light  reveal. 


606 


C.  M.  6l. 


188 


The  Spirit  of  a  little  Child. 

1  Father,  I  know  that  all  my  life 

Is  portioned  out  for  me : 
The  changes  that  will  surely  come 

I  do  not  fear  to  see : 
I  ask  thee  for  a  present  mind, 

Intent  on  pleasing  thee. 

2  I  ask  thee  for  a  thoughtful  love, 

Through  constant  watching  wise, 
To  meet  the  glad  with  joyful  smiles, 

And  wipe  the  weeping  eyes; 
A  heart  at  leisure  from  itself, 

To  soothe  and  sympathize. 

3  I  ask  thee  for  the  daily  strength, 

To  none  that  ask  denied, 
A  mind  to  blend  with  outward  life, 

While  keeping  at  thy  side  ; 
Content  to  fill  a  little  space. 

If  thou  be  glorified. 


607 


lis. 

Purer  and  purer. 


825 


1  Purer  yet  and  purer  I  would  be  in  mind, 
Dearer  yet  and  dearer  every  duty  find  ; 
Hoping'still  and  trusting  God  without  a  fear, 
Patiently  believing  he  will  make  all  clear. 

2  Calmer  yet  and  calmer,  trial  bear  and  pain, 
Surer  yet  and  surer  peace  at  last  to  gun  ; 
Suffering  still  and  doing,  to  his  will  resigned. 
And  to  God  subduing  heart  and  will  and  mind. 

8  Higher  yet  and  higher  out  of  clouds  and  night. 
Nearer  yet  and  nearer  rising  to  the  licht— 
Light  serene  and  holy,  where  my  soul  may  rest, 
Purified  and  lowly,  sanctified  and  blest. 

i  Quicker  yet  and  quicker  ever  onward  pres*. 
Firmer  yet  and  firmer  step  as  T  proves*  : 
Oft  these  earnest  longingsewell  within  my  breast. 
Yet  their  inner  meaning  ne'er  can  be  expressed. 


CONFORMITY  TO  CHRIST. 


115 


(MS 


S.  M. 


ui 


Union  tcilh  Christ. 

1  Dear  Saviour,  wo  are  thine 

By  everlasting  bunds; 
Our  heart*,  our  souls,  we  would  resign 
.Entirely  to  th}  hands. 

2  To  thee  we  Kill  would  cleave 

With  ever-growing  zeal  ; 
If  millions  tempt  us  Christ  to  leave, 
Oh,  let  them  ne'er  prevail. 

3  Thy  Spirit  shall  unite 

uur  m>u1s  to  thee,  our  Head; 
Shall  form  us  to  thy  image  bright, 
And  teach  thy  paths  to  tread.  * 

4  Death  may  our  souls  divide 

From  these  abodes  ol  clay  ; 
But  love  shall  keep  us  near  thy  side, 
Through  all  the  gloomy  way. 

5  Since  Christ  and  we  are  one, 

Why  should  we  doubt  or  fear? 
If  he  in  heaven  hath  hxed  his  throne, 
He'll  fix  his  members  there. 


3  More  like  Jesus  when  I  pray, 
More  like  Jesus  da\   by  day, 
May  1  rest  me  by  hia  side, 
■yv  here  the  tranquil  waters  glide, 
Born  of  him,  though  grace  renewed, 
By  his  love  my  will  subdued. 
Rich  in  faith  1  still  would  be,— 
Lei  my  Saviour  dwell  in  me. 


Oil 


609 


C.  M. 

Conformity  to  Jesus. 


1  Lord,  I  desire  to  live  as  one 

Who  bears  a  blojd-bought  name, 
As  one  who  fears  but  grieving  thee, 
Aud  knows  no  other  shame. 

2  As  one  by  whom  thy  walk  below 

Should  never  be  lorgot ; 
As  one  who  fain  would  keep  apart 
From  all  thou  lovest  not. 

3  As  one  who  daily  speaks  to  thee, 

And  hears  thy  voic*  divine 
With  depths  of  tenderness  declare, 
"  Beloved,  thou  art  mine.1' 


610 


7s. 

More  like  Jesus. 


224 


1  More  like  Jesus  would  I  be. 
Let  my  Saviour  dwell  with  me  ; 
Fill  my  soul  with  peace  and  love, 
Make  me  gentle  as  a  dove; 
More  like  Jesus,  while  I  go. 
Pilgrim  in  this  world  below, 
Poor  in  spirit  would  I  !>e. 

Let  my  Saviour  dwell  in  me. 

2  If  he  hears  the  raven's  cry. 
If  his  ever  watchful  eye 

Mark-;  the  sparrows  when  they  fall, 
Suroly  he  will  hear  my  call. 
Hp  will  teach  me  how  to  live. 
All  my  sinful  thou?hts  forgive; 
Pure  in  heart  I  still  would  be, — 
Let  my  Saviour  dwell  in  me. 


7s,  6s,  &  8.  218 

Nothing,  sare  Christ  and  him  crucified. 

1  Vain,  delusive  world,  adieu, 

With  all  ol  creature  good  ! 
Only  Jesus  I  pursue. 

Who  bought  me  with  his  blood  ! 
All  thy  pleasures  I  forego, 

1  trample  on  thy  \v«-alth  and  pride: 
Only  Jesui  will  I  know, 

And  Je»sus  crucified. 

2  Him  to  know  is  life  and  peace, 

And  pleasure  without  end, 
This  is  all  my  happiness, 

On  Jesus  to  depend; 
Daily  in  his  grace  to  grow, 

Aud  ever  in  his  faith  abide: 
Only  Jesus  will  I  know, 

And  Jesus  crucified. 

3  Oh,  that  I  could  all  invite 

This  saving  truth  to  prove, 
Show  the  length,  the  breadth,  the  height, 

And  depth,  ol  Jesus'  love! 
Fain  would  I  to  sinners  show 

The  precious  blood  by  faith  applied. 
Only  Jesus  will  I  know, 

Aud  Jesus  crucified. 

612  L.  M.  149 

Parting  with  earthly  Joys. 

1  I  send  the  joys  of  earth  away; 

Away,  ye  tempters  ot  the  mind. 
False  as  the  smooth,  deceitful  6ea, 
And  empty  as  the  whistling  wind. 

2  Your  streams  were  floating  me  along 

Down  to  the  gulf  of  dark  despair; 
And  while  I  listened  to  your  song, 
Your  streams  had  e'en  conveyed  me  there. 

3  Lord,  I  adore  thy  matchless  grace. 

That  warned  me  of  that  dark  abyss, 
That  drew  me  from  those  treacherous  seas. 
And  bade  me  seek  superior  bliss. 

4  Nnvr  to  the  shining  realms  above 

I  stretch  my  hands  and  glance  my  eyes; 
Oh.  for  the  pinions  of  a  dove. 
To  bear  me  to  the  upper  skies ! 

5  There,  from  the  bosom  of  my  God, 

Oceans  of  endless  pleasure  roll; 
Thete  would  I  fix  my  last  *bod«\ 
And  drown  the  sorrows  of  ray  soul. 


178 


613  L.  M. 

Emptied  of  Earth. 

1  Emptied  of  earth  I  fain  would  be, 
Of  sin,  myself,  and  all  but  thee: 

Only  reserved  for  Christ  that  died 
Surrender' d  to  the  (Jrueified. 

2  Sequester' d  from  the  noise  and  strife, 
The  lust,  the  pomp,  and  pride  of  life; 
For  heaven  alone  my  heart  prepare, 
And  have  my  conversation  there. 

3  Nothing,  save  Jesus, would  I  know; 
My  friend  and  my  companion  thou  ; 
Lord,  seize  my  heart,  assert  thy  right, 
And  put  all  other  loves  to  flight. 

4  Larger  communion  let  me  prove 
"With  thee,  blest  object  of  my  love: 
But,  oh,  for  this  no  power  have  I ; 
My  strength  is  at  thy  feet  to  lie. 


614 


L.  M. 

Longing  to  be  Wee  God. 


1  "What sinners  value  I  resign; 

Lord,  'tis  enongh  that  thou  art  mine; 

I  shall  behold  thy  blissful  face, 

And  stand  complete  in  righteousness. 

2  This  life's  a  dream. an  empty  show; 
Bat  that  bright  world  to  which  I  ^o 
Hath  joys  substantial  and  sincere; 
When  shall  I  wake  and  find  me  there? 

3  Oh.  glorious  hour!  oh,  blest  abode! 
I  shall  be  near  and  like  my  Go;l  : 
And  flesh  and  sin  no  more  control 
The  sacred  pleasures  of  the  soul. 

4  My  flesh  shall  slumber  in  the  ground. 
Till  the  last  trumpet's  joyful  Bound. 
Then  burst  th^  chains  with  sweet  surprise, 
And  in  my  Saviour's  image  rise. 

615  L.  M.  235 

Holy  Aspirations. 

1  My  God,  permit  me  not  to  be 
A  stranger  to  myself  and  thee  ; 
Amidst  a  thousand  thoughts  1  rore, 
Forgetful  of  my  highest  love. 

2  Why  should  ray  passions  mix  wirh  rarth. 
And  thus  d  l>a<e  my  heavenly  birth  ? 
Why  should  I  cleave  to  things  below, 
And  let  my  God,  my  Saviour,  go? 

3  Call  me  away  from  flesh  and  sen«e  j 
One  sovereign  word  0an  dr.nw  mm  tnouce; 
1  would  obey  the  voice  divine, 
And  all  inferior  joys  resign. 

4  Be  earth,  with  all  her  scenes,  withdrawn ; 
Let  noise  ami  vanity  be  gone: 
In  secret  silence  of  the  mind 
My  heaven,  and  there  my  God,  I  find. 


616 


S.  M. 


God,  All  and  in  All. 

1  My  God,  my  life,  my  love, 

To  thee,  to  thee  I  call  ; 
i  cannot  live  if  thou  remove. 
For  thou  art  all  in  all. 

2  To  thee,  and  thee  alone. 

The  angels  owe  their  bliss; 
They  sit  around  thy  gracious  throne, 
And  dwell  where  Jesus  is. 

3  Nor  earth,  nor  all  the  sky, 

Can  one  delight  afford, 
No.  not  a  rir-^p  of  real  joy, 
"Without  thy  presence,  Lord. 

4  Thou  art  the  sea  of  love, 

Where  all  my  sieasurt  s  roll. 

The  circle  where  my  passions  move, 
And  centre  of  my  soul. 


617 


L.  M. 


214 


Sufficiency  of  Grace. 

1  In  vain  my  roving  thoughts  would  find 
A  portion  worthy  of  the  mind; 

On  car:h  my  soul  can  never  rest. 
For  earth  can  never  make  me  blest. 

2  Can  lasting  happiness  be  found 
Where  seasons  roll  their  hasty  round, 
And  days  and  hours,  with  rapid  flight, 
Sweep  cares  and  pleasures  out  of  sight  ? 

3  Arise,  my  thoughts:  my  heart,  arise  : 
Leave  this  vain  world,  and  seek  the  skies; 
There  purest  joys  forever  last, 

When  seasons,  days,  and  hours  are  past. 

4  Come.  Lord,  thy  powerful  srrace  impart: 
Thy  grace  can  raise  my  wandering  heart 
To  pleasure.  p"rfect  and  sublime. 
Unmeasured  by  the  wing  of  time. 


618 


C.  M. 


15* 


Parting  irith  carnal  Joys. 

1  My  soul  forsakes  her  vain  delight, 

And  bids  the  world  farewell; 

[      On  things  of  sense  why  fix  my  sight  ? 

Why  on  its  pleasures  dwell? 

2  There's  nothing  round  this  spacious  earth 

That  suits  my  soul's  desire  ; 

j      To  boundless  joy  and  soli  1  mirth 

My  nobler  thoughts  aspire. 

I  3  Xo  longer  will  I  ask  its  love. 

Nor  seek  its  friendship  more; 
Tho  happiness  that  I  approvo 
Is  not  within  its  power. 

4  Oh.  for  the  pinions  of  a  clove. 
To  mount  the  heavenly  road: 
I      Th°re  shall  I  share  mv  Saviour's  love. 
There  shall  I  dwell  with  God. 


CONFORMITY   TO   CHHIST. 


117 


019 


0.  M. 


kl  I 


G20 


Earthly  Pleasures  dangerous. 

1  How  vain  are  all  firing!  hi  r-  I  • 

II  iv  falM-.  and  >••:  !.•  W  fiir ! 

.  pleasure  l.ath  its  poison  too. 
And  every  sweet  a  snare. 

2  The  brightest  tli :    -  the  sky 

Shine  w  itli  deceiving  light ; 

>ould  sin»pe<  :  r  nigh, 

Where  we  possess  delight. 

3  Our  dearest  joys,  our  neareH  friend-. 

The  partners  of  our  hlood. 
How  they  divide  our  wavering  minds, 
And  leave  but  half  for  G  , 

4  Th<-  fondness  of  a  creature's  lore, 

-rrong  it  strik   - 
Tis  there  the  warm  ■flections  move, 
Xor  can  we  call  them  hence. 

5  D»-ar  Saviour,  let  thy  beauties  be 

Iff  * .ail's  eternal  food, 
#\nd  grace  command  my  heart  away 
Frum  all  created  good. 

C  M. 

Living  to  ChrisL 

1  P.-ther.  whate'er  of  earthly  bliss 

Thy  sovereign  will  denies, 
Accepted  at  thy  throne  of  grace, 
Let  this  petition  rise:— 

2  Give  me  a  calm,  a  thankful  heart, 

From  ct«t  murmur  fre<- : 
The  blessings  of  thy  grace  impart, 
And  make  me  live  to  thee. 

3  Let  the  sweet  hope  that  thou  art  mine 

My  life  and  death  attend: 
Thy  presence  through  myjcumey  shine, 
And  crown  my  journey's  end. 

621  C.  M. 

Parting  trith  all  for  Christ. 

1  Ye  glittering  toys  of  earth,  adieu  ; 

A  nobler  choirs  bs  mine: 
A  heavenly  prize  attracts  my  view, 
A  treasure  all  divine. 

2  J- ssvs,  to  multitudes  unknown,— 

Oh,  name  divinely  sweet !  — 
Jesus,  in  thee,  in  thee  alone. 
True  wealth  and  honor  meet. 

3  Should  earth's  vain  treasures  all  depart, 

(if  this  dear  gift  possessed, 
I'd  <da«p  it  to  my  joyful  heart, 
And  be  forever  ble-st. 

4  Dear  portion  of  my  soul's  desires. 

Thy  h've  is  bli.<*  divine: 
Accept  the  wish  that  Iots  inspires, 
And  let  me  call  thee  mine. 


683  C.  M. 

I>*%irf$  for  Holint**. 

1  Oh,  could  I  find  from  day  to  day, 

A  neejlMSi  to  in y  God. 
Then  would  my  1  -taway 

While  leaning  on  his  * 

2  Lord,  I  desire  with  th*-e  to  live 

Anew  from  day  to  day, 
In  joys  th*-  world  can  never  give, 
Nor  ever  take  away. 

-:  Jesus,  rr,me.  and  rule  my  heart. 
And  mak<>  me  wholly  thin**, 
T:     t  I  may  never  more  depart, 
Nor  grieve  thy  love  divine. 

4  Thu<».  till  my  last,  expiring  breath, 
Thy  goodnesi  I 
And  when  my  frame  dissofreg  in  death. 
My  soul  shall  love  thee  u.^r-.-. 

C.  If. 

Purity  of  Heart. 

1  Oh  for  a  heart  to  prxi^  my  God, 

A  h'-art  lrom  sin  s^t  fi»e; 
A  heart  that  's  sprinkled  with  the  blood 
::  -ely  shed  for  me. 

2  Oh  for  a  heart  snbmis«ive.  m*H»k, 

My  great  R'-deeni'r's  ti n 
y/f]  ,.r..  only  Christ  is  heard  to  speak, 
Where  Jesus  reigns  alone. 

3  fih  for  an  humble,  contrite  heart, 

Believing,  tru*.  and  clean. 
Which  neither  life  nor  death  can  part 
From  him  that  dwells  within. 

4  Thy  temper,  gracious  Lord,  impart: 

■M  (juickly  from  ab<  . 
Oh.  write  thy  name  upon  my  heart  j 
Thy  name,  0  God,  is  Love. 


623 


til 


«18 


624 


L.  M. 


Christian  Stability. 

1  0  Lord,  thy  heavenly  grace  impart. 
And  fix  my  frail,  inconstant  heart : 
Henceforth  my  chief  desire  shall  be, 
To  dedicate  myself  to  thee. 

2  Whate'er  pursuits  my  time  em; 

<  toe  thought  shall  fill  my  soul  with  joy ; 
That  silent,  secret  thought  ihall 
That  all  my  hopes  are  fixed  on  thee. 

3  Thy  glorious  eye  p*rvadeth  space; 
Thy  presence.  Lord,  fills  every  place; 
And,  wheresoe'er  my  lot  may  be. 
Still  shall  my  spirit  cleave  to  thee. 

4  Renouncing  every  worldly  thing. 

nft  beneath  thy  spreading  wing. 
>[%  rweifist  thought  henceforth  shall  be, 
That  all  I  want  I  find  in  thee. 


118                                                                      MAN 

625             L.  M.              ir4 

628             C  M.               S1(t 

Cast  me  not  away  from  thy  Presence, 
1  Oh,  turn,  great  Ruler  of  the  skies, 
Turn  from  my  sin  thy  searching  eyes. 
Nor  let  th'  offences  of  my  hand 
Within  thy  book  recorded  stand. 

Complaints  of  Coldness. 
1  With  tears  of  anguish  I  lament, 
Here,  at  thy  feet,  my  God, 
My  passion,  pride,  and  discontent, 
And  vile  ingratitude. 

2  Give  me  a  will  to  thine  subdued, 
A  conscience  pure,  a  soul  renewed ; 
Nor  let  me,  wrapt  in  endless  gloom. 
An  outcast  from  thy  presence  roam. 

2  Sure  there  was  ne'er  a  heart  so  base, 
So  false  as  mine  has  been ; 
So  faithl-ss  to  its  promises, 
So  prone  to  every  sin. 

3  Oh,  let  thy  Spirit  to  my  heart 
Once  more  its  quickening  aid  impart; 
My  mind  from  every  fear  release. 
And  soothe  my  troubled  thoughts  to  peace. 

3  How  long,  dear  Saviour,  shall  T  feel 
These  struggles  in  my  breast? 
When  wilt  thou  bow  my  stubborn  will, 
And  give  my  conscience  rest  ? 

626             C.  M.              816 

Longing  for  God. 
1  Oh,  for  a  closer  walk  with  God, 
A  calm  and  heavenly  frame, 
A  light  to  shine  upon  the  road 
That  leads  me  to  the  Lamb. 

4  Brenk,  sovereign  grace,  oh,  break  the  charm, 
And  set  the  captive  free; 
Reveal,  almighty  God.  thine  arm, 
And  haste  to  rescue  me. 

629            C  M.             281 

Delight  in  God  and  his  Word. 

2  Where  is  the  blessedness  I  knew 
When  first  I  saw  the  Lord? 
Where  is  the  soul-refreshing  view 
Of  Jesus  and  his  word? 

1  Thou  art  my  portion,  0  my  God; 
Soon  as  I  know  thy  way. 
My  heart  makes  haste  t'  obey  thy  word, 
And  suffers  no  delay. 

3  What  peaceful  hours  I  then  enjoyed! 
How  sweet  their  memory  still  I 
But  now  I  find  an  aching  void 
The  world  can  never  fill. 

2  I  choose  the  path  of  heavenly  truth. 
And  glory  in  my  choice; 
Not  all  the  riches  of  the  earth 
Could  make  me  so  rejoice. 

4  Return,  0  holy  Dove,  return, 
Sweet  messenger  of  rest : 
I  hate  the  sins  that  made  thee  mourn, 
And  drove  theo  from  my  breast. 

3  Thy  precepts  and  thy  heavenly  grace 
I  set  before  my  eyes ; 
Thence  I  derive  my  daily  strength. 
And  there  my  comfort  lies. 

3  The  dearest  idol  I  have  known, 
Whate'er  that  idol  be, 
Help  me  to  tear  it  from  thy  throne, 
And  worship  only  thee. 

4  Now  I  am  thine,  forever  thine; 
Oh,  save  thy  servant,  Lord  ; 
Thou  art  my  shield,  my  hiding-place; 
My  hope  is  in  thy  word. 

6  So  shall  my  walk  be  close  with  God, 
Calm  and  serene  my  frame; 
So  purer  light  shall  mark  the  road 
That  leads  me  to  the  Lamb. 

627             S.  M. 

Renouncing  Sin. 

630             C.  M.              169 

A  living  Faith. 
1  Mistaken  souls,  that  dream  of  heaven, 
And  make  their  empty  boast 
Of  inward  joys,  and  sins  forgiven, 
While  they  are  slaves  to  lust ! 

1  Shall  we  go  on  to  sin, 

Because  thy  grace  abounds? 
Or  crucify  the  Lord  again, 
And  open  all  his  wounds? 

2  How  vain  are  fancy's  airy  flights. 
If  faith  be  cold  and  dead  ! 
None  but  a  living  power  unites 
To  Christ,  the  living  Head. 

2  Forbid  it,  mighty  God; 
Nor. let  it  e'er  be  said 
That  we,  whose  sins  are  crucified, 
Should  raise  them  from  the  dead. 

3  'Tis  faith  that  purifies  the  heart; 
'Tis  faith  that  works  by  love; 
That  bids  all  sinful  joys  depart, 
And  lifts  the  thoughts  above. 

3  We  will  be  slaves  no  more. 

Since  Christ  has  made  us  free, 
Has  nailed  our  tyrants  to  his  cross, 
And  botight  our  liberty. 

4  This  faith  shall  every  fear  control 
Bv  its  celestial  power, 
With  holy  triumph  fill  the  eoul 
In  death's  approaching  hour. 

CONFOKMITT  TO  CHRIST. 


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G31 


0.  M. 


G31 


L.  M. 


Dificulty  and  Dependence. 

1  Strait  i?  the  way,  the  door  is  strait. 

That  loads  to  joys  on  high; 
'Ti*  but  h  few  tliat  And  th< 
While  crowds  mistake  and  die 

2  Beloved  self  must  be  denied, 

The  mind  and  will  renewed. 
Pualou  suppressed,  and  patience  tried, 
And  vain  desires  subdued. 

3  Lord,  can  a  feeble,  helpless  worm 

Fulfil  a  task  so  hard  ? 
Thy  crace  must  all  the  work  perform, 
And  give  the  free  reward. 


G82 


C.  M. 


210 


The  anxious   Inquiry. 

1  Tta  a  point  I  long  to  know,— 

Ofl  it  causes  anxious  thought,— 
Po  I  love  the  Lord,  or  no? 
Am  I  his,  or  am  I  not? 

2  If  I  love,  why  am  I  thus? 

Why  tliis  dull  and  lifeless  frame? 
Hardly,  sure,  can  they  be  worse 
Who  have  never  heard  his  name. 

3  When  I  turn  my  eyes  within. 

All  is  dark  and  vain  and  wild; 
Killed  with  unbelief  and  sin. 
Can  I  deem  myself  a  child? 

4  Yet  I  mourn  my  stubborn  will 

Find  ray  sin  a  grief  and  thrall; 
Should  I  grieve  for  what  1  feel, 
If  I  did  not  love  at  all? 

5  Let  me  love  thee  more  and  more, 

If  I  love  at  all,  I  pray  ; 

If  I  have  not  loved  before. 

Help  me  to  begin  to-day, 

633  L.  M.  18S 

The  Eoad  to  Life  and  Death. 

1  Broad  is  the  road  that  leads  to  death. 

And  thousands  walk  together  there; 
But  wisdom  shows  a  narrow  path, 
With  here  and  there  a  traveller. 

2  "Peny  thyself  and  take  thy  or   —  ." 

Is  the  Redeemer's  great  command  : 
Nature  must  count  her  poM  but  dross. 
If  she  would  gain  this  heavenly  laud. 

3  The  fearful  soul  that  tires  and  faints. 

And  walks  the  ways  of  God  no  more, 
Is  but  esteemed  almost  a  saint. 
And  makes  his  own  destruction  sure. 

4  Lord,  let  not  all  my  hope*  be  vain, 

(  reate  my  heart  entirely  new.— 
Which  hypocrites  could  ne'er  attain, 
Which  false  apostates  never  knew. 


Exemplifying  the  (7o#/*7. 

1  S  •  let  our  lips  and  lives  expr-wi 
The  holy  gospel  we  pro; 

So  let  our  work>  and  virtu-  >  shine. 
To  prove  the  doctrine  all  divine. 

2  Thus  shall  we  best  proclaim  abroad 
The  honors  of  our  Saviou: 

When  his  salvation  rejgna  a  ithin. 
And  grace  subdues  the  power  of  .-in. 

3  Our  flesh  and  sense  must  be  denied, 
Ambition,  envy.  lust,  and  prM-'; 

„iii<uei\  terupernnce.  tru;h,  auJ  lov« 
Our  inward  piety  approve. 

4  Religion  bears  our  spirits  up. 
While  we  expect  that  Me*s.   I  hope. 
The  hricht  appearance  of  tie-  Lord, 
And  faith  stands  leaning  on  his  word. 


635 


C.  M. 


1«5 

Prayer  for  Direction. 

1  Oh.  that  the  Lord  would  cuiue  my  ways 

To  keep  his  statutes  still  ! 
Oh,  that  my  God  would  grunt  me  grace 
To  know  and  do  his  will ! 

2  From  folly  turn  away  my  eyes; 

Let  no  corrupt  design 
Nor  covetous  desire  arise 
Within  this  soul  of  mine. 

3  Direct  my  footsteps  by  thy  word, 

And  make  my  heart  sincere  ; 

Let  sin  have  no  dominion.  Lord, 

But  keep  my  conscience  char. 

4  Make  me  to  walk  in  thy  commands— 

'Ti>  a  delightful  road  — 
Nor  let  my  head  nor  heart  nor  hands 
Offend  against  my  God. 


636 


S.  M. 


160 


Prayer  for  Seh'-Coiuecration. 

1  0  God.  my  strength,  my  hope, 

On  thee  I  cast  my  cere: 
With  humble  confidence  1  ^ok  up. 
And  know  thou  nearest  prayer. 

2  Oh  for  a  godly  fear, 

A  <iuick-<iiscerning  eye. 
That  looks  to  thee  when  sin  is  near, 
And  sees  the  tempter  t\\  '. 

3  A  spirit  still  prepared. 

Ami  armed  with  jemtotu  eare, 

v-t  standing  on  It9  cuard, 
And  watching  unto  prayer. 

4  Lord,  let  me  still  abide. 

Nor  from  my  hope  remove. 
Till  thou  my  patient  spirit  guide 
To  better  worlds  above. 


LOVING     OTHEES     FOR 
CHRIST'S    SAKE. 


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637  S.  M. 

Attachment  to  the  ChurcK 

1  I  love  thy  kingdom.  Lord", 

The  house  of  thine  abode. 
The  Church  our  blest  Redeemer  sated 
With  his  own  precious  bLood. 

2  I  love  thy  church,.  O  Godr 

Her  walls  before  thee  stand, 
Dear  as  the  apple- of  thine  eye, 
And  graven  on  tliy  hand. 

3  For  her  my  tears  shall  fall ; 

For  her  my  prayers  ascend; 
To  her  my  cares  and  toils  be  given, 
Till  toils  and,  cares  shall  end. 

4  Beyond  ray  highest  joy 

1  prize  her  heavenly  ways. 
Her  sweet  communion,  solemn  tows, 
Her  hymns  of  love  ami  praise. 

5  Jesus.  thow>  Friend  divine, 

Our  Saviour  and;  our  King, 
Thy  hand,,  from  every  snare  and  foe, 
Shall  great  deliverance  bring. 

6  Sure  as  thy  truth  shall  last, 

To  Zion  shall  be  given 
The  brightest  glories  earth  can  yield, 
And  brighter  bliss  of  heaven. 


G38 


8s. 

The  Union  of  Saints* 


1  From  whence  doth  this  union  arise, 

That  hatred  is  conquered  by  love? 
It  fastens  our  souls  in  such  ties 
As  distance  and  timeean't  remove* 

2  It  cannot  in  Eden  be  found. 

Nor  yet  in  a  Paradise  lost : 
It  srrows  on  Immanuel'*  ground. 
And  Jesus-r  dear  blood  it  did  cost. 

3  My  brethren  are  dear  unto  me, 

Our  hearts  all  united  in  love; 
Where  Jesus  is  gone  we  shall  l>e, 
In  yonder  West  mansions  above. 

4  Why,  then,  so  unwilling- to  part, 

Since  there  we-  shall  all  meet  again  ? 
Engraved  on  IntmamBel's  hearty 
At  a  distance  we  cannot  renxuiu 

5  With  Jesus  we  evershalT  reign. 

And  all  his  bright  glories  shall  see. 
Singing.  Hallelujah!  amen  I 
Amen  !  even  so  let  it  be. 


160 


639  C.  M.  lar 

Ye  have  done  it  unto  me. 

1  Jesus,  our  Lord,  how  rich  thy  grace  ! 

Thy  bounties  now  complete  ! 
How  can  we  count  the  matchless  sum  ? 
How  pay  the  mighty  debt  ? 

2  High  on  a  throne  of  radiant  light 

Dost  thou  exalted  shine  ; 
What  can  our  poverty  bestow, 
When  all  the  worlds  are  thine? 

3  Rut  thou  hast  brethren  here  below, 

The  partners  of  thy  grace  ; 
And  wilt  confess  their  humble  names 
Before  thy  Father's  face. 

4  In  them  thou  may'st  be  clothed  and  led 

And  visited  and  cheered ; 
And,  in  their  accents  of  distress, 
Our  Saviour's  voice  is  heard. 

5  Thy  face,  with  reverence  and  with  love, 

We  in  thy  poor  would  see; 
Oh,  rather  let  us  beg  our  bread, 
Than  hold  it  back  from  thee. 

610  S.  M. 

Christian  Felloicship. 

1  Blest  be  the  tie  that  binds 

Our  hearts  in  Christian  love  ; 
The  fellowship  of  kindred  minds 
Is  like  to  that  above. 

2  Before  our  Father's  throne- 

We  pour  our  ardent  prayers ; 
Our  fears,  our  hopes,  our  aims  are  one, 
Our  comforts  and  our  cares. 

3  We  share  our  mutual  woes. 

Our  mutual,  burdens  bear; 
And  often  for  each  other  flows 
The  sympathizing  tear. 

4  When  we  a«trnderpart. 

It  gives  us  inward  pain; 
But  we  shalT  still  be  joined  in  heart, 
Aoid  hope  to- meet  again. 

641  C.  M. 

Love  as  Brethren. 

1  Howsweet,  how  heavenly,  is  the  sight, 

When  those  who  love  the  Lord 
In  one  another's  peace  delight, 
And  thus- fulfil  his  word  ;— 

2  When  each  can  feel  his  brother's  sigh. 

And  with  him  bear  a  part ; 
When  sorrow  flows  from  eye  to  eye, 

And  joy  from  heart  to  heart  ;— 
2  When,  free  from  envy,  scorn,  and  prule, 

Our  wishes  all  above, 
Each  can  his  brother's  failings  hide, 

And  show  a  brother's  love ! 
4  Love  is  the  golden  cha'n  that  binds 

The  happy  souls  above; 
And  he's  an  heir  of  heaven  that  finds 

His  bosom  glow  with  love. 


229 


(>i\ 


C.  M. 


229 


Brotherly  Love. 
1  Onr  souls,  L»y  love  together  knit, 
-...  nted.  mixed  in  one. 
One  hope,  one  heart,  one  mind,  one  voice, 
Tis  heaven  on  earth  begun. 

3  our  h>art«  have  often  burned  within, 
And  glowed  with  sacred  fire. 
White  Jesus  spoke,  and  fed,  and  blessed, 
And  filled  the  enlarged  desire. 

3  And  when  thon  aaak'st  thy  jewels  up. 

And  aett'at  thy  atmrry  crown: 

When  all  tliy  sparkline  gems  shall  thine, 
Proclaimed  by  thee  thy  own;—  « 

4  May  we. a  little  band  of  love, 

We  Burners,  saved  hy  grace 
From  dory  unto  glory  changed, 
Behold  thee  lace  to  face. 


643 


L.  M. 


809 

Religion  nothing  urithout  Love. 

1  Had  I  the  tongue*  of  Greeks  and  Jews, 
And  nobler  speech  than  Angela 

If  lore  be  efteent;  I  am  found. 

Like  tinkling  brass,  an  empty  sound. 

2  Were  I  inspired  to  preach  and  tell 
All  that  is  done  in  heaven  and  hell 

I  >r  ooold  my  faith  tnr  world  remove, 
Still  I  am  nothing  without  love. 

3  Should  T  distribute  all  my  store 

1  the  hungry,  clothe  the  poor; 
Or  <:ive  my  body  to  the  flam*1, 
Togaiu  a  martyr's  glorious  name,— 

4  If  love  to  God  and  lore  to  men 

lit,  all  my  hopes  arc  vain  : 
Nor  tongues  norgifta  nor  fiery  zeal 
The- work  of  love  can  e'er  fulfil. 

644  C.  If. 

Importance  and  Influence  of  Lore. 

1  Happy  the  heart  where  graces  reign, 

Where  love  inspires  the  breast ; 
Love  is  the  brightest  of  the  train, 
And  strengthens  all  the  rest. 

2  Knowledge.  alasT  'tis  all  in  vain, 

And  all  in  vain  our  fear: 
Our  stubborn  sins  will  fight  and  reign, 
If  love  t*  absent  there. 

3  'Tis  love  that  makes  onr  cheerful  feet 

In  awifl  obedience  move; 
Th»»  devila  know,  and  tremble  too. 
But  they  can  never  love. 

4  This  is  the  srrace  that  live*  and  tings 

"When  faith  and  hope  shall  oeaae  : 
Til  this  shall  strike  our  joyf  -.1  strings 

In  brightest  realms  of  Miss. 
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287 


645  C.  M. 

Sympathy  with  the  Afflicted. 

1  Bb-st  is  the  man  wlmw  softening  heart 

-  ..II  another's  pain  : 
To  whom  the  supplicating  eye 
Is  never  raised  in  vain; 

2  Who*«  breast  expands  with  jreDerons  warmth 

A  bn»th»-r*s  woes  ti»  fed. 

And  bieeds  in  pity  o'er  the  wound 
He  wants  the  power  to  heal. 

3  He  spreads  his  kind,  supporting  arms 

To  every  child  of  grief; 
His  secret  bounty  largely  flows. 
And  brings  unasked  relief. 

4  Himself,  through  Christ,  hath  mercy  found — 

Free  mercy  from  above  : 
That  mercy  moves  him  to  fulfil 
I  he  perfect  law  of  love. 


646 


L.  M. 


123 

Grief  for  the  Sins  and  Miseries  of  Men. 

1  Arise,  my  tendered  thoughts,  arise, 
T  •  torrents  melt  my  streaming 

And  thou,  my  heart,  with  anguish  feel 
Those  evils  which  thou  canst  not  heal. 

2  See  human  nature  sunk  in  shame  : 

-  sndaJe  pooled  on  Jesus'  name: 

The  Father  wounded  through  ti. 

The  world  abused  ;  the  soul  undone. 

the  short  course  of  vain  delight 
i  losing  in  everlasting  night. 
In  flames  that  no  abatement  know, 
Though  briny  tears  forever  flow. 

4  My  God.  I  feel  the  mournful  scene; 
My  spirit  yearn-*  o'er  dying  men  ; 
And  fain  my  pity  would  reclaim. 

j      And  snatch  the  firebrands  from  the  flame. 

5  But  feeble  my  compassion  proves, 

!      And  can  but  weep  where  moat  it  loves: 

Thy  own  all-savins  arm  employ. 
|      And  turn  these  drops  of  grief  to  joy. 

L.   M.  ao9 

Christian  Affection. 

1  How  blest  the  sacred  tie  that  binds. 
In  sweet  communion,  kindred  minds! 

pwift  the  heavenly  course  they  run. 
Whose  hearts,  whose  faith,  whose  hopes,  are  uue  ! 

2  To  each  thf»  soul  of  each  how  dear ! 
What  tender  love,  what  holy  bar  ! 
H<  wdoth  the  generons  flame  within 
Refine  from  earth,  and  cleanse  from  sin  I 

3  >*or  shall  the  elowiner  flame  exnir*. 
When  dimlv  burns  frail  nature's  fire; 
Th<™n  shall  they  meet  in  realms  above. 

A  heaven  of  joy,  a  heaven  of  love. 


647 


122 


MAX. 


G49 


G4S  0.  M.  esr 

Imitation  of  Christ's  Kindness. 

1  Lord,  lead  the  way  the  Saviour  went, 

By  lane  and  cell  obscure. 
And  let  our  treasures  still  be  spent, 
Like  his,  upon  the  poor. 

2  Like  him,  through  scones  of  deep  distress, 

Who  bore  the  world's  sad  weight, 
We.  in  the  gloomy  loneliness, 
Would  seek  the  desolate. 

3  For  thou  has  placed  us  side  by  6ide 

In  this  wide  world  of  ill ; 
And  that  thy  followers  may  be  tried, 
The  poor  are  with  us  still. 

4  Small  are  the  offerings  we  can  mako  ; 

Yet  thou  has  taught  us  Lord, 
If  given  for  the  Saviour's  sake, 
They  lose  not  their  reward. 

L.  M.  13S 

Blessedness  of  the  Righteous. 

1  Blest  are  the  men  whose  mercies  move 
To  acts  of  kindness  and  of  love ; 

From  Christ,  the  Lord,  shall  they  obtain 
Like  sympathy  and  love  again. 

2  Blest  are  the  pure,  whose  hearts  are  clean. 
Who  never  tread  the  ways  of  sin  ; 

With  endless  pleasure  they  shall  see 
A  God  of  spotless  purity. 

3  Blest  are  the  men  of  peaceful  life. 

Who  quench  the  coals  of  growing  strife  ; 
They  shall  be  called  the  heirs  of  bliss, 
The  sons  of  God,— the  God  of  peace. 

4  Blest  are  the  faithful  who  partake 
Of  pain  and  shame  for  Jesus'  sake  ■ 
Their  souls  thall  triumph  in  the  Lord  ; 
Eternal  life  is  their  reward. 

650  7s.  S11 

Save  our  Children. 

1  God  of  mercy,  hear  our  prayer 

For  the  children  thou  hast  given; 
Let  them  all  thy  blessings  share,— 
Grace  on  earth  and  bliss  in  heaven. 

2  In  the  morning  of  their  days 

May  their  hearts  be  drawn  to  thee; 
Let  them  learn  to  lisp  thy  praise 
In  their  earliest  infancy. 

3  Cb  anse  their  souls  from  every  Stain, 

Through  the  Saviour's  precious  blood; 
Lft  them  all  be  born  again, 
And  be  reconciled  to  God. 

4  For  this  mercy.  Lord,  we  cry: 

Bend  thine  ever  gracious  ear; 
While  on  thee  our  souls  rely, 
j  Hear  our  prayer,  in  mercy  hear. 


051  CM.  280 

Prayer  for  Children's  Conversion. 

1  0  Lord,  behold  us  at  thy  feet, 

A  needy,  sinful  band; 
As  suppliants  round  thy  mercy-seat, 
We  come  at  thy  command. 

2  'Tis  for  our  children  we  would  plead, 

The  offspring  thou  hast  given; 
Where  shall  we  go,  in  time  of  need, 
But  to  the  God  of  heaven? 

3  We  ask  not  for  them  wealth  or  fam^ 

Amid  the  worldly  strife: 
But,  in  the  all-prevailing  Name, 
We  ask  eternal  life. 

4  We  seek  the  Spirit's  quickening  grace, 

To  make  them  pure  in  heart. 
That  they  may  stand  before  thy  face, 
And  see  thee  as  thou  art. 

652  L.  M. 

Parents'  Prayer  for  their  Children, 

1  Father  of  all,  before  thy  throne. 

Grateful  but  anxious  parents  bow; 
Look  in  paternal  mercy  down. 
And  yield  the  boon  we  ask  thee  now. 

2  'Ti?  not  for  wealth,  or  joys  of  earth. 

Or  life  prolonged,  we  seek  thy  face; 
'Tis  for  a  new  and  heavenly  birth. 
'Tis  for  the  treasures  of  thy  grace. 

3  'Tis  for  the  soul's  eternal  joy. 

For  rescue  from  the  coming  woe. 
Do  not  our  earnest  suit  deny  : 
We  cannot,  cannot  let  thee  go. 


G53 


S.  M. 


Compassion  of  Clirist. 

1  Did  Christ  o'er  sinne-'s  weep. 

And  shall  our  cheeks  be  dry? 
Let  floods  of  penitential  grief 
Burst  forth  from  every  eye. 

2  The  Son  of  God  in  tears 

The  wondering  angels  see: 

Be  thou  astonished,  0  my  soul, 

He  shed  those  tears  for  thee. 

2  He  wept  that  we  might  weep; 
Each  sin  demands  a  tear: 
In  heaven  alone  no  sin  is  found, 
And  there  's  no  weeping  there. 


654 


L.  M. 


ITS 


Prayer  for  the  Conversion  of  Men. 
1  0  Christ,  our  true  and  only  lisrlit, 
Tllumine  those  who  sit  in  nisrht; 
Let  those  afar  now  hear  thy  voice, 
And  in  thy  fold  with  us  rejoice. 


BEFUOB  IX  CHRIST. 


123 


2  Fill  with  the  radiance  of  tliy  grace 
The  souls  now  Lost  in  error's  inase, 

Ami  all  in  whom  their  secret  minds 
Some  dark  delusion  hurts  and  blinds. 

3  Shine  on  the  darkened  and  the  cold, 
R  call  the  wanderer  from  thy  Ibid, 
Unite  thoee  now  who  walk  apart. 
Confirm  the  weak  and  doubting  heart. 

4  So  they,  with  us.  may  evermore 

Sueh  grace, with  wondering  thanks, adore; 
And  endleee  praise  to  thf'e  be  given, 
By  all  thy  church,  in  earth  and  heaven. 


REFUGE  IN  CIIRIST. 

655  6s  &  5s.  104 

**  I  am  thy  God;   I  trill  ttrengthen  thec." 

1  Oh.  let  him  whose  sorrow 

No  relief  can  find, 
Trust  in  God,  and  borrow 
Bate  for  heart  and  mind. 

2  Where  the  mourner,  weeping, 

Shed*  the  secret  tear, 
God  his  watch  is  keeping. 
Though  none  else  is  near. 

3  All  our  \*oe  and  sadness 

In  this  world  below, 
Equal  not  the  gladness 
We  in  heaven  shall  know, 

4  When  our  gracious  Saviour, 

In  the  realms  above. 

Crowns  us  with  his  favor, 

Fills  us  with  his  love. 


656 


L.  M. 


188 


A  never-failing  God, 

1  God  of  mv  life,  to  thee  I  rail, 
Afflicted,  at  thy  feet  I  fall : 

Oh.  while  the  swelling  floods  prevail. 
Leave  not  my  trembling  heart  to  fail. 

2  Friend  of  the  friendless  and  the  faint. 
Where  shall  I  lodge  my  deep  complaint? 
Where  but  with  thee,  whose  open  door 
Invites  the  helpless  and  the  poor? 

3  Did  ever  mourner  plead  with  thee, 
And  thou  refuse  the  humble  plea? 
Poos  not  th^  word  still  fixed  remain. 
That  none  shall  seek  thy  face  in  vain? 

4  That  were  a  grief  I  could  not  bear. 
Pidst  thou  not  hear  and  answer  prayer: 
Th*  promise  of  a  faithful  God 
Supports  me  under  every  load. 

5  Poor  though  T  am.  despised,  forgot, 
Yet  God,  my  God.  forests  me  not ; 
That  man  is  safe,  and  must  succeed. 
For  whom  the  Lord  vouchsafes  to  plead. 


657  L.  M.  174 

Why  art  thou  ca$t  doicnf 

1  B<->  still,  my  heart !  these  anxious  cares 
To  tbee  are  burdens,  thorns  and  snares; 
They  cast  dishonor  on  thy  Lord 

And  contradict  his  gracious  word. 

2  Brought  safely  by  his  hand  thus  far. 
Why  wilt  thou  now  give  plao-  to  bar? 
Hon  ranel  thou  want,  if  he  provide, 

[      Or  lose  thy  way  with  such  a  guide? 

3  Though  rough  and  thorny  be  the  road. 
It  leads  thee  home  apace  to  God; 
Then  count  thy  present  I  rials  small. 
For  heaven  will  make  amends  fur  aJl. 

658  7s.  140 

Burden*  cast  on  the  Lord. 

1  Gast  thy  burdens  on  the  Lord; 
Lean  thou  only  on  his  word: 
Ever  will  he  be  thy  stay. 

Though  the  heavens  shall  melt  away. 

2  Fver  in  the  raging  storm, 

Thou  shalt  see  his  cheering  form, 
Hear  his  pledge  of  coming  aid ; 
"  It  is  I,  be  not  afraid." 

3  Gast  thy  burden  at  his  feet; 
Linger  near  his  mercy  seat : 
He  will  lead  thee  by  the  hand 
Gently  to  the  better  land. 

4  He  will  gird  thee  by  his  power, 
In  thy  weary,  fainting  hour; 
Lean,  then,  loving,  on  his  word ; 
Cast  thy  burden  on  the  Lord. 

G59  S.  M.  179 

"My  Timet  are  in  thy  Handy 

1  Our  t^rnes  are  in  thv  hand. 

Father,  we  wish  them  there. 
Our  life,  our  soul,  our  all,  we  leare 
Entirely  to  thy  care. 

2  Our  times  are  in  thy  hand. 

Whatever  they  mav  be, 
Pleasing  or  painful,  dark  or  bright. 
As  best  may  seem  to  thee. 

3  Our  times  are  in  thy  hand. 

Why  should  we  doubt  or  fear? 
A  Father's  band  will  never  cause 
His  child  a  needless  tear. 

4  Our  times  are  in  thy  hand. 

We'll  always  tru<=t  in  thee: 
Till  we  have  left  this  wean.'  land, 
And  all  thy  glory  see. 


660  L.  M.  „5 

"  Welcome  to  me  the  darkest  Xi(/ht." 

1  Welcome  to  me  the  darkest  night, 

If  there  the  Saviour's  presence  bright 
Beam  forth  upon  the  soul  dismayed, 
And  say,  "  'Tis  I,  be  not  afraid." 

2  Welcome  the  fiercest  waves  that  roll 
Their  deepening  floods  to  whelm  my  soul, 
If  he  rebuke  the  storm  of  ill, 

Aud  bid  the  tempest,  "Peace,  be  still." 

3  Welcome  the  thorniest  path,  if  there 
The  print-marks  of  his  feet  appear; 
If  ill  his  footsteps  we  may  tread. 
And  follow  where  our  Lord  hath  led. 

t  I  will  not  ask  what  else  is  mine. 
If  thou,  0  Lord,  account  me  thine  ; 
For  what  but  joy  can  be  my  lot. 
If  God,  my  God,  reject  me  not? 

661  S.  M.  8S8 

Gentleness  of  GocTs  Commands. 

1  Dow  gentle  God's  commands  ! 

How  kind  his  precepts  are  ! 
Come,  cast  your  burdens  on  the  Lord, 
And  trust  his  constant  care. 

2  Beneath  his  watchful  eye 

His  saints  securely  dwell : 
That  hand  which  bears  creation  up, 
Shall  guard  his  children  well. 

3  Why  should  this  anxious  load 

Press  down  your  weary  mind  ? 
Haste  to  roar  heavenly  Father's  throne, 
And  peace  and  comfort  find. 

4  His  goodness  stands  approved, 

Unchanged  from  day  to  day; 
I'll  drop  my  burden  at  his  feet, 
And  bear  a  song  away. 


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664 


662 


L.  M.  6l 


147 


Christ.  All  and  in  All. 

1  Jesus,  thou  source  of  calm  repose. 

All  fulness  dwells  in  thee  divine ;    " 
Our  strength,  to  quell  the  proudest  foes; 

<  )ur  light,  in  deepest  gloom  to  shine : 
Thou  art  our  fortress,  strength,  and  tower, 
Our  trust  and  portion,  evermore. 

2  Jesus,  our  Comforter  thou  art ; 

Our  rest  in  toil,  our  ease  in  pain  ; 
The  balm  to  heal  each  broken  heart; 

In  storms  our  peace,  in  loss  our  gain : 
Our  joy  l>eneath  the  worldlings  frown  ; 
In  shame  our  glory  and  our  crown. 

3  In  want,  our  plentiful  supply; 

In  weakness,  our  almighty  power; 
In  bonds,  our  perfect  liberty; 

Our  refuge  in  temptation's  hour; 
Our  comfort,  'midst  all  grief  and  thrall ; 
Our  life  in  death;  our  all  in  all. 


S.  M. 

Comfort  in  Darknes*. 

1  Your  harps,  ye  trembling  saints, 

Down  from  the  willow*  take. 
Loud  to  the  praise  of  love  divine 
Bid  every  string  awake 

2  Though  in  a  foreign  land, 

We  are  not  far  from  home 
And  nearer  to  our  house  above 
We  every  moment  come. 

3  His  grace  will  to  the  end 

Stronger  and  br  ghter  shine; 
Xor  present  things,  nor  things  to  come, 
Shall  qnench  the  spark  divine. 

4  When  we  in  darkness  walk, 

Nor  feel  the  heavenly  flame. 
Then  is  the  time  to  trust  our  God, 
And  rest  upon  his  name. 

L.  M.  214 

Strenglhfrom  ClirUU. 

1  Let  me  but  hear  my  Saviour  say. 

'•  Strength  shall  be  equal  to  thy  day," 
Then  I  rejoice  in  deep  distress, 
Upheld  by  all-sufficient  grace. 

2  I  can  do  all  things,  or  can  bear 
All  offerings,  if  my  Lord  be  there: 
Sweet  pleasures  mingle  with  the  pains. 
While  he  my  sinking  head  sustains. 

3  I  srlory  in  infirmity. 

That  Christ's  own  power  may  rest  on  me  ; 
When  I  am  weak  then  am  I  stronsr, 
Grace  is  my  shield,  and  Christ  my  song. 

665  S.  M.  160 

Resignation  to  the  Lord's  Will. 

1  If  on  a  quiet  sea 

Toward  heaven  we  calmly  sail, 
With  grateful  hearts,  O  God.  to  theo, 
We'll  own  the  favoring  gale. 

2  But  should  the  surges  rise, 

And  rest  delay  to  come. 
Blest  be  the  sorrow,  kind  the  storm, 
Which  drives  us  nearer  home. 

3  Teach  us  in  every  state, 

To  make  thy  will  our  own. 
And.  when  the  joys  of  sense  depart 
To  live  by  faith  alone. 


666  S.  M. 

Security  ay\d  Comfort  in  God. 
1  When,  overwhelmed  with  grief, 
My  heart  within  me  dies. 
Helpless,  and  far  from  all  r;  lief, 
To  heaven  I  lift  mine  eyes. 


854 


REFUGE  IN  CHUIST. 


125 


2  oli.  lead  me  to  tho  Rock 

Tint's  high  above  my  head. 
And  make  the  covert  of  thy  wings 
My  shelter  and  my  shade. 

3  "Within  thy  presence,  Lord, 

Forever  I'll  abide; 
Thoti  art  the  tower  of  my  defence, 

The  refuse  where  I  hide. 

GC7  L.  M.  ,14 

Walking  by  Faith,  not  by  Bight. 

1  'Ti>  by  the  faith  of  joys  to  come 

We  walk  through  deserts  dark  as  night; 
Till  we  arrive  at  lieavei*.  our  home,   « 

Faith  is  our  guide,  and  faith  our  light.    \ 

2  The  want  of  sight  she  well  supplies: 

She  illy  gates  appear; 

Far  into  distant  worlds  she  pries, 

And  brings  eternal  glories  near. 

3  With  joy  we  tread  the  desert  through, 

While  faith  inspires  a  heavenly  ray. 
Though  li"i;s  roar  and  tempests  blow, 

And  rocks  and  dangers  fill  the  way. 


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L.  M. 


ITS 


668 


L.  M. 


285 

Keep  us  from  falling. 

1  Lord,  thn-u^h  the  desert  drear  and  wide, 
Our  erring  tootsteps  need  a  guide; 
Keep  us.  oh,  keep  us  near  thy  side; 

Let  us  not  fall ;  let  us  not  tall. 

2  We  have  no  fear  that  thou  shouldst  lose 
One  whom  eternal  love  could  choose; 
But  we  w  >uld  ne'er  this  ^race  abuse; 

Let  us  not  fall;  let  us  not  fail. 

3  All  thy  good  work  in  up  complete, 
And  scat  US  daily  at  thy  feet; 

Thy  love,  thy  words,  thy  name,  how  sweet ! 
Let  us  not  fall;  let  us  not  fall. 


669 


10s  &  lis. 


28« 


Unbelief  banished. 

1  Bejone.  unbelief!  my  Saviour  is  near; 
And  for  my  relief  will  rarely  appe;u  : 

By  priyerlet  me  wrestle,  and  he  will  perform  : 
Wka  Christ  iu  the  vessel,  I  smile  at  tile  btorui. 

2  Determined  to  save,  he  watched  o'er  my  path. 
"\Vn-n.  Satan'i  bUud  (dare,  I  spirted  with  de:uh. 
And  can  he  have  taught  me  to  trust  in  his  name. 
And  thus  far  have  br<ug'nt  aie  to  put  me  to  shame  ? 

3  Though  dark  be  my  way.  sdn<*«»  he  is  niy  gui  :e. 

Tis  mine  to  o»  ey.  'tis  his  to  provide  ; 
Hi*  way  was  much  rougher  and  darker  than  mine; 
L>ii  Jesus  thus  suffer,  and  shali  I  repine? 

4  His  love,  in  time  prist,  forbids  me  to  think 
Hell  leave  me  at  la»t  in  trouble  to  tink  ; 
Though  painful  at  present. 'twill  cea«e  Keforelong, 
And  theu,  oh.  how  pleasant  the  conqueror'*  ?ong  ! 

11* 


Roe&ed  in  the  Cradle  of  the  Deep. 

1  Rocked  in  the  cradle  ofthe  deep, 

I  lay  me  down  in  peace  t    - 
Secure  I  rest  upon  the  wave, 

For  thou,  0  Lord,  hast  power  t" 

2  I  know  thou  wilt  not  slight  my  rail. 
For  thou  dost  mark  the  span  roa 
And  calm  and  peaceful  it 
Socked  in  the  cradle  of  th- 

3  And  such  the  trust  that  still  were  mine, 
Though  stormy  win  .-  - 

Or  though  the  tempest's  w  i  :•  I  n  ath 

K  msed  me  from  sleep  to  wreck  and  death. 

4  In  ocean  caves  still  safe  with  thee, 

ins  of  immortality ; 
And  calm  and  peaceful  is  my  sl<    p, 

Rocked  in  the  cradle  ol  th 

G?l  C.  M.  es3 

Deliverance  from  deep  Digress. 

1  I  waited  patient  for  the  Lord; 

lie  bowed  to  hear  my  cry  : 
He  saw  me  resting  on  his  v    -.1, 
And  brought  salvation  D 

2  He  raised  me  from  a  glooi 

Where,  mourning,  . 
And  from  my  bonds  released  my  feet, — 
Deep  bonds  of  miry  clay. 

3  Firm  on  a  rock  he  made  me  stand. 

And  taught  my  cheerinl  I 

To  praise  the  wonders  ol  hi-  hand, 
In  new  and  thankful  song. 

4  How  many  are  thy  thoughts  of  love! 

Thy  mercies.  Lord,  boa  gin  ..; ! 
We  have  not  words  nor  hours  enough 
Their  numbers  to  repeat. 

(MS  C.  M. 

The  safe  Retreat 

1  Dear  Father,  to  thy  mercy  teat 

My  soul  h-r  shelter  I 
'Tis  here  I  find  a  safe  retreat 

When  storms  and  tempests  rise. 

2  Mv  cheerful  hope  can  never  die, 

If  thou,  my  Gk)d,  art  near; 
Thy  grace  can  raise  my  comforts  high, 
And  banish  every  fear. 

3  Mv  exeat  Protector  and  my  Lord. 

Thv  constant  aid  impart ; 
Oh.  let  thy  kind,  thy  gracious  word 
Sustain  my  trembling  heart. 

4  Oh.  never  let  my  soul  remove 

From  this  divine  retreat ! 

Still  let  ma  trust  thy  power  and  love. 
And  dwell  beneath  thy  feet. 


215 


673  Us,  10,  &  6.         ltT 

Let  not  our  Faith  fail. 

1  Still  will  we  trust,  though  earth  seem  dark  and 

dreary 
And  the  heert  faint  beneath  hi*  chastening  rod  ; 
Though  rough  aud  steep  our  pathway,  woru  aud 
weary 

Still  will  we  trust  in  God. 

2  Our  eves  see  dimly  till  by  faith  anointed, 

Aud"  our  blind  choosing  briugs  us  grief  and 
pain  ; 
Through  him  alone  who  hath  our  way  appointed, 
We  find  our  peace  again. 

3  Choose  for  us,  Lord,  nor  let  our  weak  preferring 

Cheat  our  poor  souls  of  good  thou  hast  designed: 
Choose  for  us,  Lord,  thy  wisdom  is  unerring, 
And  we  are  fools  and  blind. 

674  C.  M.  19« 

Prayer  for  strong  Faith. 

1  Oh.  for  a  faith  that  will  not  shrink, 

Though  pressed  by  every  foe, 
That  will  not  tremble  on  the  brink 
Of  any  earthly  woe ;  — 

2  That  will  not  murmur  nor  complain 

Beneath  the  chastening  rod, 
But,  in  the  hour  of  grief  or  pain, 
Will  lean  upon  its  God;  — 

3  A  faith  that  shines  more  bright  and  clear 

When  tempests  rage  without; 
That  when  in  danger  knows  no  fear, 
In  darkness  feels  no  doubt:  — 

4  A  faith  that  keeps  the  narrow  way 

Till  life's  last  hour  is  fled, 
And  with  a  pure  and  heavenly  ray 
Lights  up  a  dying  bed. 

5  Lord,  give  us  such  a  faith  as  this. 

And  then,  whate'er  may  come. 
We'll  taste,  e'en  here,  the  hallowed  bliss 
Of  an  eternal  home. 

675  L.  M.  8i9 

If  thou  art  with  me. 

1  0  Love  divine,  that  stooped  to  share 

Our  sharpest  pang,  our  bitterest  tear, 
On  thee  we  cast  eacn  earth-born  care, 
We  smile  at  pain  while  thou  art  near. 

2  Though  long  the  weary  way  we  tread, 

And  sorrow  crown  each  lingering  year, 
No  patli  we  shun,  no  darkness  dread. 
Our  uearus  still  whispering,  thou  art  near. 

3  When  drooping  pleasure  turns  to  grief, 

And  trembling  faith  is  changed  to  fear, 
The  murmuring  wind,  the  quivering  leal, 
Shall  softly  tell  us  thou  art  near. 

4  On  thee  we  fling  our  burdening  woe, 

0  Love  divine,  forever  dear: 
Content  to  suffer,  while  we  know, 
Living  or  dying,  thou  art  near. 


676 


L.    M.  jeao 

Christ  the  Pilot. 

1  The  billows  swell ;  the  v  inds  are  high ; 
Clouds  overcast  my  wintry  sky  ; 

Out  of  the  depths  to  thee  I  call ; 

My  fears  are  great,  my  strength  is  small. 

2  0  Lord,  the  pilot's  part  perform, 

And  guide  and  guard  me  through  the  storm  ; 
Defend  me  from  each  threatening  ill; 
Coutrol  the  waves  ;  say,  "  Peace,  be  still." 

3  Dangers  of  every  shape  and  name 
Attend  the  followers  of  the  Lamb, 
Who  leave  the  world's  deceitful  shore, 
And  leave  it  to  return  no  more. 

4  Though  tempest-tossed,  and  half  a  wreck, 
My  Saviour  through  the  floods  I  seek; 
Let  neither  winds  nor  stormy  rain 
force  back  my  shattered  bark  again. 

C.  M. 

Comfort  in  God. 

1  Dear  Refuge  of  my  weary  soul, 

On  thee,  when  sorrows  riso, 
On  thee  when  waves  of  trouble  roll. 
My  fainting  hope  relies. 

2  To  thee  I  tell  each  rising  grief, 

For  thou  alone  canst  heal ; 
Thy  word  can  bring  a  sweet  relief 
For  every  pain  I  feel. 

3  But,  oh,  when  gloomy  doubts  prevail, 

I  fear  to  call  thee  mine ; 
The  springs  of  comfort  seem  to  fail, 
And  all  my  hopes  decline. 

4  Yet,  gracious  God,  where  shall  I  flee? 

Thou  art  my  only  trust; 
And  still  my  soul  would  cleave  to  thee, 
Though  prostrate  in  the  dust. 


677 


»30 


678 


lis. 


28« 

TTie  Jirm  Foundation. 

1  How  firm  a  foundation,  ye  saints  of  the  Lord, 
In  laid  for  your  faith  in 'his  excellent  word  ! 
What  more  can  he  say  than  to  you  he  hath  said, 
You  whouuto  Jesus  for  refuge  have  tied? 

2  In  every  condition,— in  sickness  and  health, 
In  poverty's  vale,  or  abounding  in  wealth. 
At  home  and  abroad,  on  the  land,  on  the  sea, 
As  thv  day  may  demaud,  shall  thy  strength  ever 

"be. 

3  E'en  down  to  old  age,  all  my  people  shall  prove 
My  sovereign,  eternal,  unchangeable  love; 
And  when  hoary  hairs  shall  their  temples  adorn, 
Like  lambs  they  shall  still  in  my  bosom  be  borue. 

4  The  soul  that  on  Jesus  hath  leaned  for  repose, 

I  will  not,  I  will  not.  desert  to  its  loes ;  [stake, 
That  soul,  though  all  hell  should  endeavor  to 
I'll  never,  no  never,  no  never,  forsake  t 


ACQUIESCING   IN  THK  WILL  OF  CHRIST. 


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679  Us.  127 

The  Pilgrim's  Stmg. 

1  Vy  re«t  i*  in  heaven,  ni.r  rest  is  uot  here. 

Theu  w  hy  should  I  murmur  when  trial*  are  near  ? 
Be  hush  d  ui y  dar*  spirit,  the  worst  th:ilcan  come 
But  shortens  thy  journey,  and  hastens  tuee  home. 

2  II  is  not  for  me  to  be  seekinc  my  bliss, 

.Or  building  mr  hopes  in  a  region  like  this; 
I  look  for  a  city  that  hauds  have  not  piled, 
I  pant  for  a  country  by  sin  undetlled. 

3  Affliction*  may  pre"  me.  they  cannot  de«troy  ; 
One  glimpse  of  hi*  love  turns  them  all  into  Jot  : 
And  the  bitterest  tear*,  if  he  smiles  but  on  ih<-m 
Like  dew  in   the   sunshiny,   grow  diumoud  and 

gem. 

4  Let  trial  and  danger  my  progress  oppose. 
They  only  make  heaven  more  sweet  at  its  elo«e: 
Come  joy  or  come  sorrow,  whate'er  may  I  er.ill. 
An  hour  with  my  Saviour  will  make  up  for  all. 

680  C.  P.  M.  «T 

Help  in  Weakness  and  Pain. 

1  O  Lord,  our  strength  and  righteousness, 
Our  hope  and  refuge  in  distress, 

Our  Saviour  and  our  God, 
See  here,  a  helpless  sinner  see, 
Weak  and  in  pain,  he  looks  to  thee, 

F.  r  healing  in  thy  blood. 

2  In  sickness  make  thou  all  his  bed. 
Thy  hands  support  his  fainting  head. 

His  feeble  soul  defend  : 
Teach  him  on  thee  to  cast  his  care, 
And  all  his  crief  and  burden  bear, 

And  love  him  to  the  end. 

3  Oh,  let  him  look  to  thee  alone  : 
That  all  thy  will  on  him  be  done 

His  only  pleasure  be, 
Alike  resigned  to  live  or  die. 
As  most  thy  name  may  glorify, 

To  live  or  die  to  thee. 

6S1  C.  P.  M.  28T 

Catting  all  your  Care  upon  him. 

1  0  Lord,  how  happy  should  we  be 
If  we  could  cast  our  care  on  thee, 

If  we  from  self  could  rest ; 
And  feel  at  heart  that  One  above 
In  perfect  wisdom,  perfect  love, 

Is  working  for  the  best. 

2  How  far  from  this  our  daily  life. 
How  oft  disturbed  by  anxious  strife, 

By  sudden  wild  alarms; 
Oh.  could  we  but  relinouish  all 
Our  earthly  prop*,  and  simply  fall 

On  thine  almighty  arms. 

3  Could  we  but  kneel  and  cast  our  load, 
E'en  while  we  pray,  upon  our  God, 

Then  rise  with  lightened  cheer; 
Sure  that  the  Father,  who  is  nigh 
To  e'ill  the  famished  raven's  cry, 

Will  hear  in  that  we  fear. 


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7s. 

The  gracious  Promise. 

1  Wait,  my  soul,  upon  tht  herd, 

To  his  gracious  promise  hYo, 
Laying  hold  upon  his  word, 
"As  thy  days  thy  strength  bhall  be.** 

2  If  the  sorrows  of  thy  case 

Seem  peculiar  still  to  thee, 
God  has  promised  needful  grace. 
'"  As  thy  days  thy  strength  shall  be." 

3  Days  of  trial,  days  of  grief. 

In  succession  thou  mu>st  see, 
This  is  still  thy  sweet  relief. 
"  As  thy  days  thy  strength  shall  be." 

4  Rock  of  ages.  I'm  secure. 

With  thy  promise  full  and  free, 
Faithful,  positive,  and  sun — 
"  As  thy  days  thy  strength  shall  be." 

6S3  C.  M.  280 

Comfort  in  Sickness. 

1  When  languor  and  disease  invado 

This  trembling  house  of  clay. 
'Tis  sweet  to  look  beyond  my  pain, 
And  long  to  By  away  ; 

2  Sweet  to  look  inward  and  attend 

The  whispers  of  his  love  : 
Bweet  lo  look  upward  to  the  place 
Where  Jwsus  pleads  above; 

3  Sweet  to  look  back,  and  see  my  name 

In  life's  fair  book  set  down  ; 
Sweet  to  look    forward  and  behold 
Eternal  joy  my  own  ; 

4  Sweet  on  his  faithfulness  to  rest, 

Whose  love  can  never  end; 
Sweet  on  the  promise  of  his  grace 
For  all  things  to  depend; 

5  Sweet,  in  the  confidence  of  faith, 

To  trust  his  firm  decree* ; 
Bweet  to  lie  passive  in  hi*  hands, 
And  know  no  will  but  his. 

C  If  such  the  sweetness  of  the  stream, 
What  must  the  fountain  be. 
Where  saints  and  angel^draw  theirbliss 
Directly,  Lord,  from  thet- ! 


ACQUIESCING  IN  THE  WILL 
OF  CHRIST. 

GS4  7s.  W1 

Holy  Contentment. 
1  Lord,  my  times  are  in  thy  hand  : 
All  my  fondest  hopes  lave  planned 
To  t!iy  wisdom  I  resigm. 
And  would  make  thy  purpose  mine. 


2  Thou  my  daily  task  shalt  give; 
Day  by  day  to  thee  I  live : 

Bo  shall  added  years  fulfil, 
Not  my  own,  my  Father's  will. 

3  Fond  ambition,  whisper  not; 
Happy  is  my  humble  lot; 
Anxious,  busy  cares,  away; 
I'm  provided  for  to-day. 

4  Oh,  to  live  exempt  from  care, 
By  the  energy  of  prayer- 
Strong  in  faith,  with  mind  subdued, 
Yet  elate  with  gratitude. 


685 


C.  M. 


237 


Thy  Care,  not  mine. 

1  Lord,  it  belongs  not  to  my  care 

Whether  I  die  or  live; 
To  love  and  serve  thee  is  my  share, 
And  this  thy  grace  must  give. 

2  If  life  be  long,  I  will  be  glad 

That  I  may  long  obey; 
If  short,  yet  why  should  I  be  sad 
To  soar  to  endless  day  ? 

3  Christ  leads  me  through  no  darker  rooms 

Than  he  went  through  before; 

No  one  into  his  kingdom  comes, 

But  through  his  opened  door. 

4  Come.  Lord, when  grace  has  made  me  meet 

Thy  blessed  face  to  see  ; 
For  if  thy  work  on  earth  be  sweet, 
What  will  thy  glory  be? 

'>  Then  shall  I  end  my  sad  complaints, 
And  weary,  sinful  days, 
And  join  with  all  triumphant  saints 
Who  sing  Jehovah's  praise. 

6  My  knowledge  of  that  life  is  small ; 
The  eye  of  faith  is  dim  ; 
But  'tis  enouarh  that  Christ  knows  all, 
And  I  shall  be  with  him. 

686  L.  M.  S1!) 

Resignation  to  Clirisfs  Will. 

1  If  life  in  sorrow  must  be  spent, 
So  l»e  it:  I  am  well  content; 
And  meekly  wait  my  last  remove, 
Desiring  only  trustful  love. 

2  No  bliss  I'll  spek,  but  to  fulfil. 

In  life,  in  death,  thy  perfect  will; 

No  succors  in  my  woes  I  want, 

But  what  my  Lord  is  pleased  to  grant. 

3  Onr  days  are  numbered  :  let  us  spare 
Our  anxious  hearts  a  needless  care; 
'Tis  thine  to  number  out  onr  days? 
'Tis  ours  to  give  them  to  thy  praise. 

4  Faith  is  our  only  business  here.— 
Faith,  simple,  constant,  and  sincere; 
Oh,  blessed  days  thy  servants  see  ! 
Thus  spent,  0  Lord,  in  pleasing  thee. 


687 


C.  M. 


19? 


Mystery. 

1  Thy  way,  0  Lord,  is  in  the  sea ; 

Thy  paths  I  cannot  trace, 

Nor  comprehend  the  mystery 

Of  thine  unbounded  grace. 

2  As  through  a  glass  I  dimly  see 

The  wonders  of  thy  love; 
How  little  do  I  know  of  thee, 
Or  of  the  joys  above ! 

3  'Tis  but  in  part  I  know  thy  will  5 

I  bless  thee  for  the  sight : 
When  will  thy  love  the  rest  reveal, 
In  glory's  clearer  light  ? 

4  With  rapture  shall  I  then  survey 

Thy  providence  and  grace, 

And  spend  an  everlasting  day 

In  wonder,  love,  and  praise. 

688  8s  &  6.  287 

"  Thy  Will  be  doner 

1  My  God,  my  Father,  while  I  stray 

Far  from  my  home,  on  life's  rough  way, 
Oh,  teach  me  from  my  heart  to  say, 
"  Thy  will,  my  God,  be  done." 

2  Though  dark  my  path,  and  sad  my  lot, 
Let  me  be  still,  and  murmur  not, 

An>l  breathe  the  prayer  divinely  taught, 
"  Thy  will,  my  God,  be  done." 

?,  If  thou  shouldst  call  me  to  resign 
What  most  I  prize.— it  neVr  was  mine,— 
1  only  yield  thee  what  is  thine; 
"  Thy  will,  my  God,  be  done." 

4  Should  pining  sickness  waste  away 
My  life  in  premature  decay, 

In  life  or  death  teach  me  to  say, 
"  Thy  will,  my  God,  be  done." 

5  Benew  my  will  from  day  to  day, 
Blend  it  with  thine,  and  take  away 
Whate'er  now  makes  it  hard  to  say,; 
"  Thy  will,  my  God,  be  done." 

689  L.  M.  6l.  li7 

Trust  in  the  Lord's  Love. 

1  Oh.  let  my  trembling  soul  be  still, 

While  darkness  veils  this  mortal  eye, 
And  wait  thy  wise,  thy  holy  will. 

Wrapped  yet  in  fears  and  mystery; 
I  cannot.  Lord,  thy  purpose  see; 
Yet  all  is  well,  since  ruled  by  thee. 

2  So.  trusting  in  thy  love.  I  tread 

The  narrow  path  of  duty  on  ; 
Wha*  though  some  cherished  joys  are  fled? 

What  though  some  flattering  dreams  are  gone? 
Yet  purer,  brighter  joys  remain: 
Why  should  my  spirit,  then,  complain  ? 


WORKING  FOR  CHRIST. 


129 


090 


OS  6C  4s 


887 

Thy  Will  be  done. 

1  Thy  uill  be  done  !    In  devious  way 

The  harrying  stream  of  life  may  run; 
Yet  still  our  grateful  hearts  shall  say, 
Thy  will  be  doue. 

2  Thy  will  be  done  !    If  o'er  us  shine 

A  gladdening  and  a  prosperous  >un. 
This  prayer  shall  make  it  more  divine: 
Thy  will  be  done. 

3  Thy  will  be  done'.  Though  shrouded  o'er 

Oar  path  with  gloom,  one  comfort,  one, 
Is  ours,— to  hreathe,  while  we  adore, 
Thy  will  be  done.  , 

691  S.  M.  884 

He  $hall  choose  our  Inheritance  /or  us. 

1  Thy  way,  not  mine.  0  Lord, 

However  dark  it  be; 
Oh.  lead  me  by  thine  own  right  hand, 
Choose  out  the  path  for  rue. 

2  I  dare  not  choose  my  lot; 

I  would  not  if  I  might ; 
But  choose  thou  for  me.  0  my  God, 
Bo  *hall  I  walk  aright. 

S  Take  thou  my  cup,  and  it 
With  joy  or  sorrow  fill: 
As  ever  best  to  thee  may  seem. 
Choose  thou  my  good  and  ill. 

4  Choose  thou  for  me  my  friends. 

My  sickness  or  my  health: 
Choose  thou  my  joys  and  cares  for  me, 
My  poverty  or  wealth. 

5  Not  mine,  not  mine  the  choice, 

In  things  or  great  or  small : 
Be  thou  mj  cuide,  my  guard,  my  strength, 

My  wisdom,  and  my  alL 


692 


C.  M. 


God's  Will. 

1  I  worship  thee,  sweet  will  of  God, 

And  all  thy  ways  adore: 
And  every  day  I  live.  I  long 
To  love  thee  more  and  more. 

2  lie  always  wins  who  sides  with  God, 

To  him  no  chance  is  lost: 
God"s  will  is  sweetest  to  him  when 
It  triumphs  at  his  cost. 

3  111  that  God  blesses,  is  our  good, 

And  unblest  good  is  ill ; 
And  all  i«  right  that  seems  most  wrong, 
If  it  be  his  dear  will. 

4  When  obstacles  and  trials  seem 

Like  prison-walls  to  be, 
I  do  the  little  I  can  do. 
And  leave  the  rest  to  thee. 


693  L.  M.  Gl.  I4r 

He  leadetk  >  te. 

1  "  He  leadeth  Die!"  oh.  bl  -sstrd  thought. 
Oh,  word.*  with  heavenly,  otofort  fraught. 
W  hate'er  I  do,  whate'er  I  b  \ 

Still  'tis  God's  hand  that !  -a  h-th  me. 
He  leadeth  me:  he  lea  ieih  Die; 
By  his  own  hand  he  leadeth  me. 

2  Sometimes  'midst  scenes  of  deepest  doom. 
Sometime. s  where  Eden's  lowers  bloom; 
By  waters  still,  o'er  troubled  sea,— 

St, 11  'tis  his  hand  that  leadeth  me 

3  Lord,  I  would  clasp  thy  hand  in  mine, 
Nor  ever  murmur  nor  repine; 
Content,  whate'er  my  lot  may  he, 
Since  'tis  my  God  that  leadeth  me. 

4  And  when  my  task  on  earth  is  done. 
When,  by  thy  grace,  the  victory'*  won; 
E'en  death's  cold  wave  I  will  not  flee. 
Since  God  through  Jordan  leadeth  me. 

694  8s,  7s,  &  4.         «, 

God  the  Pilgrim's  Guide  and  Strength. 

1  Guide  me,  0  thou  great  Jehovah. 

Pilgrim  through  this  barren  land: 

I  am  weak,  but  though  art  mighty; 

Hold  me  with  thy  powerful  hand: 

Bread  of  heaven. 
Feed  me  till  I  want  no  more. 

2  Open  now  the  crystal  fountain 

Whence  the  healing  streams  do  flow; 
Let  the  fiery,  cloudy  pillar 
Lead  me  all  my  journey  through  : 

Strong  Deliverer. 
Be  thou  still  my  strength  and  shield. 

3  When  I  tread  the  verge  of  Jordan, 

Bid  my  anxious  fears  subsid-  : 

I      Bear  me  through  the  swelling  current ; 

Land  me  safe  on  Canaan's  side  : 

Songs  of  praises 
I  will  ever  give  to  thee. 


WORKING  FOR  CHRIST. 

695  S.  M.  f 

Work  in  my  Vineyard. 

1  Laborers  of  Christ,  arise, 

And  gird  you  for  tlic  toil : 
|      The  dew  of  promise  from  the  skies 
Already  cheers  the  soil. 

2  Go  where  the  sick,  recline. 

Where  mourning  hearts  deplore; 
And  where  the  sons  of  sorrow  pine. 
Dispense  your  hallowed  lore. 

3  Urge,  with  a  tender  zeal. 

The  erring  child  along. 
Where  peaceful  congregations  kneel, 
i  And  pious  teachers  throng. 


881 


4  Be  faith,  which  looks  ahove. 

With  prayer,  your  constant  guest : 
And  wrap  the  Saviour'*  changeless  love, 
A  mantle,  round  your  breast. 

5  So  shall  you  share  the  wealth 

That  earth  may  ne'er  despoil, 
And  the  blest  gospel's  saving  health 
Repay  your  arduous  toil. 

696  S.  M.  1SC 

Heartily  as  to  the  Lord. 

1  Teach  me,  my  God  and  King, 

In  all  things  thee  to  see; 
And  what  I  do  in  anything, 
To  do  it  as  for  thee. 

2  All  may  of  thee  partake ; 

Nothing  so  small  can  be, 
But  draws,  when  acted  for  thy  sake, 
Greatness  and  worth  from  theo. 

3  If  done  beneath  thy  laws. 

E'en  servile  labors  shine  ; 
Hallowed  is  toil,  if  this  the  cause; 
The  meanest  work,  divine. 

697  C.  M. 

God's  true  Workmen. 

1  God's  glory  is  a  wondrous  thing, 

Most  strange  in  all  its  ways, 
And,  of  all  things  on  earth,  least  like 
What  men  agree  to  praise. 

2  Oh.  blest  is  he  to  whom  is  given 

The  instinct  that  can  tell 
That  God  is  on  the  field,  when  ho 
Is  most  invisible. 

3  And  blest  is  he  who  can  divine 

Where  real  right  doth  lie, 
And  dares  to  take  the  side  that  seems 
Wrong  to  man's  blinded  eye. 

698  S.  M. 

Active  Effort  to  do  Good, 

1  Sow  in  the  morn  thy  seed ; 

At  eve  hold  not  thy  hand , 
To  doubt  and  fear  give  thou  no  heed; 
Broadcast  it  o'er  the  land ; 

2  And  duly  shall  appear, 

In  verdure,  beauty,  strength, 
The  tender  blade,  the  stalk,  the  ear, 
And  the  full  corn  at  length. 

3  Thou  canst  not  toil  in  vain ; 

Cold,  heat,  and  moist  and  dry 
Shall  foster  and  mature  the  grain 
For  garners  in  the  sky. 

4  Thence,  when  the  glorious  end, 

The  day  of  God,  shall  come, 
The  angel-reapers  shall  descend. 
And  heaven  cry,  "  Harvest  home  !" 


139 


699  8s,  6s,  &  4.  289 

Nothing  but  Leaves. 

1  Nothing  but  leaves  !— The  Spirit  grieves 

Over  a  wasted  life; 
O'er  sins  indulged  while  conscience  slept, 
O'er  vows  and  promises  unkept, 

And  reaps  from  years  of  strife 
Nothing  but  leaves. 

2  Noth  ing  but  leaves  !— no  gathered  sheaves 

Of  life's  fair  ripening  grain  ; 
We  sow  our  seeds;  lo!  tares  and  weeds, 
Words,  idle  words,  for  earnest  deeds, 

We  reap  with  toil  and  pain 
Nothing  but  leaves. 

3  Nothing  but  leaves!— sad  memory  weaves 

No  veil  to  hide  the  past  ; 
And  as  we  trace  our  weary  way, 
Counting  each  lost  and  misspent  day, 

Sadly  we  find  at  last 

Nothing  but  leaves. 

4  Ah  !  who  shall  thus  the  Master  meet, 

Bearing  but  withered  leaves? 
Ah  !  who  shall  at  the  Saviour's  feet, 
Before  the  awful  judgment-seat. 

Lay  down,  for  golden  sheaves, 
Nothing  but  leaves  ? 

700  7s,  6s,  &  5s.  840 

Work  while  it  is  called  Day. 

1  Work,  for  the  night  is  coming, 

Work  thro'  the  morning  hours, 
Wrork  while  the  dew  is  sparkling, 

Work  'mid  springing  now'rs : 
W7ork  when  the  day  grows  brighter; 

Work  in  the  glowing  sun ; 
Work,  for  the  night  is  coming, 

When  man's  work  is  done. 

2  Work,  for  the  night  is  coming, 

Work  thro'  the  sunny  noon; 
Fill  br.ghtest  hours  with  labor, 

Rest  comes  sure  and  soon. 
Give  every  flying  minute 

Something  to  keep  in  storo: 
Work,  for  the  night  is  coming, 

When  man  works  no  more. 

S  Work,  for  the  night  is  coming, 

Under  the  sunset  skies  ; 
While  their  bright  tints  are  glowing, 

Work,  for  the  daylight  flies. 
Work  till  the  last  beam  fadeth, 

Fadeth  to  shine  no  more ; 
WTork  while  the  night  is  dark'ning. 

When  man's  work  is  o'er. 

701  7s,  6,  &  5.  840 

Clinging  to  Jesus. 
1  Follow  the  paths  of  Jesus, 

Walk  where  his  footsteps  lead, 
Keep  in  his  beaming  presence, 
Every  counsel  heed. 


WARKING  FOR  CHRIST. 


131 


2  Watch,  white  the  hours  are  flj  ing, 

1 1 1  do  ; 
Quick.  whih  ailing. 

Yield  obedience  true. 

3  Cling  to  the  hand  of  ,T«>«ti«». 

All  through  the  day  and  nlcht, 
Dark  though  thn  way  and  dreary, 
He  will  guide  you  right 

4  Live  for  the  eood  of  others, 

Helalesa,  oppress*  d,  and  wrong) 

Lift  them  from  depth*  of  sorrow, 
Iu  his  strength  be  strong. 

12  6a  &  5s.  8. 

[Go,  vork.  * 

1  Work,  for  time  is  flying; 

Work  with  heart  sincere; 

Work,  for  souls  are  dying; 

Work.  f««r  night  is  near. 
In  the  Master's  vineyard 

Go  and  work  to-day; 
Stand  not  idly  waiting. 

Work,  without  delay. 

2  In  this  glorious  calling. 

Work  tiil  day  is  o'er : 
Work,  till,  evening  falling. 

You  can  work  no  more. 
Then  your  labor  bringing 

To  the  Kins  of  kinga, 
Borne  with  joy  and  tinging 

Home  on  angels'  wings, 

%    3  There  where  saints  adore  him, 

Where  the  ransom'd  meet. 
Lay  thy  sheaves  before  him, 

Lay  them  at  his  feet. 
ILar  thy  Master  saying, 

From  his  heavenly  throne, 
When  thy  wages  paying. 

"  Laborer,  well  done  ! '' 


4  Sure  I  must  fi^ht.  if  I  would  reign : 
Increase  m>  tow 
I'll  bear  i'  i  toil,  radon  the  pain, 
Bnppon.  il,  thy  word. 

3  Thy  faint*  in  all  this  glotlow.  war 
Shall  OODQOeT,  though  they  die; 
They  see  the  triumph  from  ufar, 
And  seize  it  with  their 

6  When  that  Ulnatrioui  day  shall  rise, 
And  all  thy  armies  - 
In  robes  of  victory  through  th 

The  glory  shall  be  thine. 

m  s.  m.        g4g 

Walehfulnes*  and  Prayer  inculcated. 

1  Mv  soul,  be  on  thy  guard  ; 

Ten  thousand  lot  I  arise  ; 
The  hosts  of  sin  are  pressing  hard 
To  draw  thee  from  the  skies. 

2  Oh.  watch  and  fight  and  pray; 

The  battle  ne'er  give  o'er; 
Renew  it  l>oldly  every  day. 
And  help  divine  implore. 

3  Ne'er  think  the  victory  won. 

Mot  lay  thine  armor  down  ; 
Thy  arduous  work  will  not  be  done 
Till  thou  obtain  thy  crow  n. 

4  Fieht  on.  my  soul,  till  death 

Shall  bring  thee  to  thy  God; 

He'li  take  thee,  at  thy  parting  breath. 
To  hia  divine  abode. 


ros 


C.  M. 


WARRING  FOR  CHRIST. 


?03 


C.  M 


2S8 


The  Clirittian  Soldier. 

1  Am  I  a  soldier  of  the  cross, 

A  follower  of  the  Lamb? 
And  shall  I  fear  to  own  his  cause, 
Or  blush  to  speak  his  name  ? 

2  Must  I  be  carried  to  the  skies 

On  flowery  beds  of 
While  others  fought  to  win  the  prize, 
And  sailed  through  bloody  seas  ? 

3  Are  there  no  foes  for  me  to  face? 

Must  I  not  stem  the  flood? 
Is  This  vile  world  a  friend  to  grace, 
To  help  me  on  to  God  ? 


H'atch  and  pray. 

1  The  Saviour  bids  us  watch  and  pray. 

Through  life's  brief.  Beating  hour; 
And  gives  the  Spirit's  quickening  ray 
To  those  who  seek  his  power. 

2  The  Saviour  bids  u<«  watch  and  pray. 

Maintain  a  warrior's  strife; 
Help.  Lord,  to  hear  thy  voice  to-day; 
Obedience  is  our  life. 

3  The  Saviour  bids  us  watch  and  pray; 

For  soon  the  hour  will  come 
That  calls  us  from  the  earth  away, 
To  our  eternal  home. 

4  0  Saviour,  we  would  watch  and  pray, 

And  hear  tny  sacred  voice. 
And  walk,  as  thou  hast  marked  the  way, 
To  heaven's  eternal  joys. 


?06 


C.  M. 


200 


Tlie  ichole  Armor. 
1  Oh,  speed  thee.  Christian,  on  thy  way, 
And  Xo  thy  armor  cling; 
With  girded  loins  the  call  obey 
That  grace  and  mercy  bring. 


2  There  is  a  battle  to  be  fought 

An  upward  race  to  run, 
A  crown  of  glory  to  be  sought, 
A  victory  to  be  won. 

3  The  shield  of  faith  repels  the  dart 

That  Satan's  hand  may  throw; 
II is  arrow  cannot  reach  thy  heart, 
If  Christ  control  the  bow. 

4  The  glowing  lamp  of  prayer  will  light 

Thee  on  thy  anxious  road: 
'Twill  keep  the  goal  of  heaven  in  sight. 

And  guide  thee  to  thy  God. 
3  Oh,  faint  not,  Christian,  for  thy  sighs 

Are  heard  before  his  throue  t 
The  race  must  come  before  the  prize, 

The  cross  before  the  crown. 


223 


707  7s  &  6s. 

Stand  up  for  Jesn». 

1  Stan  J  up  !  —  stand  up  for  Jesus ! 

Ye  soldiers  of  the  cioss; 
Lift  high  his  royal  banner. 

It  must  not  suffer  loss: 
From  victory  unto  victory 

His  army  shall  be  led, 
Till  every  foe  is  vanquished. 

And  Christ  is  Lord  indeed. 

2  Stand  up  I  —  stand  up  for  Jesus ! 

Stand  in  his  strength  alone; 
The  arm  of  flesh  will  fail  you; 

Ye  dare  not  trust  your  own : 
Put  on  the  gospel  armor. 

And,  watching  untogsrayer, 
"Where  duty  calls  or  danger, 

Be  never  wanting  there. 

3  Stand  up!  — stand  up  for  Jesus  \ 

The  strife  will  not  be  long ; 
This  day  the  noise  of  battle. 

The  next  the  victor's  song : 
To  him  that  overcometh, 

A  crown  of  life  shall  be; 
He  with  the  King  of  glory 

Shall  reign  eternally. 

708  C.  M.  *oo 

Following  departed  Worthies. 

1  Rise.  0  my  soul,  pursue  the  path 

By  ancient  worthies  trod; 
Aspirin?,  view  those  holy  men 
Who  lived  and  walked  with  God. 

2  Though  dead,  they  speak  in  reason's  eai 

And  in  example  live; 
Th"ir  faith  and  hope  and  mighty  deeds 
Still  fresh  instruction  give. 

3  ttu  through  the  Lamb's  most  precious  blood 

They  conquered  every  foe; 
To  his  almighty  power  and  grace 

Their  crowns  of  life  they  owe. 
t  Lord,  may  I  ever  keep  in  view 

The  patterns  tho\i  hast  given, 
And  ne'er  forsake  the  blessed  road 

That  led  them  safe  to  heaven. 


709  C.  M.  SS1 

The  Saints  above. 

1  Give  me  the  wings  of  faith  to  rise 

Within  the  veil,  and  see 
The  saints  above,  how  great  their  joys, 
How  bright  their  glories  be. 

2  Once  they  were  mourning  here  below, 

And  bathed  their  couch  with  tears; 
They  wrestled  hard,  as  we  do  now, 
With  sins  and  doubts  and  fears. 

3  I  ask  them  whence  their  victory  came ; 

They,  with  united  breath, 
Ascribe  their  conquest  to  the  Lamb, 
Their  triumph  to  his  death. 

4  They  marked  the  footsteps  that  he  trod; 

His  zeal  inspired  their  breast: 
And,  following  their  incarnate  God, 
Possessed  the  promised  rest, 

710  L.  M.  „41 

Taking  the  Shield  of  Faith. 

1  Awak3,  my  soul,  lift  up  thine  eyes; 
See  where  thy  foes  against  thee  rise, 
In  long  array,  a  numerous  host. 
Awake,  my  soul,  or  thou  art  lost. 

2  Thou  tread'st  upon  enchanted  ground; 
Perils  and  snares  beset  thee  round; 
Beware  of  all:  guard  every  part; 

But  most,  the  traitor  in  thy  heart. 

3  Come  then,  my  soul,  now  learn  to  wield 
The  weight  of  thine  immortal  shield; 
Put  on  the  armor,  from  above, 

Of  heavenly  truth,  and  heavenly  love. 

4  The  terror  and  the  charm  repel, 

And  powers  of  earth,  and  powers  of  hell; 
The  Man  of  Calv'ry  triumphed  here: 
Why  should  his  faithful  followers  fear? 


711 


CM. 

The  Christian  Race. 


1  Awake,  my  soul ;  stretch  every  nerve. 

And  press  with  vigor  on  ; 
A  heavenly  race  demands  thy  zeal, 
And  an  immortal  crown. 

2  A  cloud  of  witnesses  around 

Hold  thee  in  full  survey; 

For<?ft  the  steps  already  trod. 

And  onward  urge  thy  way. 

3  'Tis  God's  all  animating  voice 

That  calls  thee  from  on  high; 
'Tis  his  own  hand  presents  the  prize 
To  thine  uplifted  eye;  — 

4  That  prize,  with  peerless  glories  bright, 

Which  shall  new  lustre  boast, 
Wh^n  rictor*«' w-eaths  and  monarchs'gems 
Shall  blend  in  common  dust. 


712         l.  m.  S41 

The  heavenly  Race. 

1  Awake,  our  souls:  away,  our  fears; 

Let  every  trembling  thought  l>«-  iroiic- ; 
Awake,  and  run  tin-  heavenly  ran', 
And  put  a  cheerful  courage  on. 

2  True,  'tis  a  strait  and  thorny  road. 

And  mortal  spirits  tin'  and  taint ; 
But  the*  forget  the  mighty  God, 

Who  feeds  the  strength  of  every  saint  ;  — 

|  The  mighty  God,  whose  matchless  power 
!-»  ever  new  and  ever  young, 
And  firm  endures,  while  endless  years 
Their  everlasting  circles  run. 

1  From  thee,  the  everflowing  spring, 
Our  souls  shall  drink  a  lull  supply : 
While  these  wlio  trust  their  native  strength 
Shall  melt  away  and  droop  and  d*e. 

5  Swift  as  an  eagle  cuts  the  air, 

We'll  mount  aloft  to  thine  abode  ; 

On  wings  of  love  our  souls  shall  fly, 

Nor  tire  amid  the  heavenly  road. 


713 


C.  M. 


164 

Bearing  the  Cross. 

1  Didst  thou,  dear  Saviour,  suffer  shame, 

And  bear  the  cross  for  me, 
And  shall  I  fear  to  own  thy  name, 
Or  thy  disciple  be? 

2  Inspire  my  soul  with  life  divine. 

And  make  me  truly  bold; 
Let  knowledge,  faith,  and  meekness  shine. 
Nor  love  nor  zeal  grow  cold. 

3  Let  mockers  scoff,  the  world  defame, 

And  treat  me  with  disdain  ; 
Still  may  I  glory  in  thy  name, 
And  count  reproach  my  gain. 

714  L.  M.  S41 

The  Oiristian  Warfare. 

1  Stand  up,  my  soul,  shake  off  thy  fears, 

And  gird  the  gospel  armor  on  ; 
March  to  the  gates  of  endless  joy. 
Where  Jesus,  thy  great  Captain  '■  gone. 

2  Hell  and  thy  sins  resist  thy  course; 

But  heil  and  sin  ane  vanquished  foes; 
Thy  Saviour  nailed  them  to  the 
And  sung  the  triumph  when  he  rose. 

3  Then  let  my  soul  march  boldy  on. 

PreM  forward  to  ihe  heavenly  gate  ; 
There  peace  and  joy  eternal  reicrn. 
And  glittering  robes  for  conquerors  wait. 

4  There  shall  I  wear  a  starry'  crown. 

And  triumph  in  almighty  grace. 
While  all  the  armies  of  the  ski>  s 
Join  in  mv  glorious  Leader's  praise. 
12 


715  C.  M.  tlH 

Jesus  able  to  keep. 

1  I'm  not  ashamed  to  own  my  Lord, 

*  >r  to  defend  his  cause. 

Maintain  the  honor  of  his  word, 
The  glory  of  his  cross. 

2  Jesus,  my  God.  I  know  his  name; 

His  name  is  all  my  trust ; 
Nor  Will  he  put  my  soul  to  shame. 
Nor  let  my  hope  be  lost. 

3  Firm  as  his  throne  his  promise  stands, 

And  he  can  well  secure 
What  I've  committed  to  his  hands. 
Till  the  decisive  hour. 

4  Then  will  he  own  my  worthless  name 

Before  his  Father's  face, 

And  in  the  New  Jerusalem 

Appoint  my  soul  a  place. 


175 


716  L.  M. 

Not  ashamed  of  Christ. 

1  Jesus,  and  shall  it  ever  be— 

A  mortal  man  ashamed  of  thee? 
Ashamed  of  thee,  whom  angels  praise, 
Whose  glories  shine  through  endless  flays? 

2  Ashamed  of  Jesus  !— that  dear  Friend 
On  whom  my  hopes  of  heaven  depend! 
No.— when  I  brash,  be  this  my  shame, 
That  I  no  more  revere  his  name. 

3  Ashamed  of  Jesus  !— yes  I  may. 
When  I've  no  guilt  to  wash  away, 
No  tear  to  wipe,  no  good  to  crave, 
No  fears  to  quell,  no  soul  to  save. 

A  Till  then.— nor  is  my  boasting  vain,— 
Till  then,  I  boast  a  Saviour  slain; 
And.  oh.  may  this  my  glory  be. 
That  Christ  is  not  ashamed  of  me. 

717  7s.  218 

Fight  the  good  Fight  of  Faith. 

1  Oft  in  danger,  oft  in  woe. 
Onward.  Christians,  onward  go; 
Bear  the  toil,  maintain  the  strife, 
Strengthened  with  the  Bread  oi  life. 

2  Let  not  sorrow  dim  your  eye, 
Soon  shall  every  tear  be  dry  ; 
Let  not  fear  your  course  impede. 
Great  your  strength,  if  great  your  need. 

1  3  Let  your  drooping  hearts  be  glad; 
Manh  in  heavenh  armor  clad: 
Fight,  nor  think  the  battle  long. 
Soon  shall  victory  wake  your  song. 

4  Onward  then  to  glory  move : 

More  than  conquerors  ye  shall  prore; 
Though  opposed  by  a  many  a  foe, 
Christian  soldiers,  onward  go! 


718  S.  M.  a« 

The  Christian  Soldier's  Strength, 

1  Soldiers  of  Christ,  arise, 

Ami  </ird  your  armor  on. 
Strong  in  the  strength  which  God  supplies 
Through  his  eternal  Sou. 

2  Strong  in  the  Lord  of  hosts, 

And  in  his  mighty  power, 
The  man  who  in  the  Saviour  trusts, 
Is  more  than  conqueror. 

3  Stand,  then,  in  his  great  might, 

With  all  his  strength  endued, 
And  take,  to  arm  you  for  the  fight, 
The  panoply  of  God; 

4  That,  having  all  things  done, 

And  all  your  conflicts  pasr, 
You  may  oVreome  through  Christ  alone, 
And  stand  complete  at  last. 

.5  From  strength  to  strength  go  on; 
Wrestle  and  fight  ana  pray: 
Tread  all  the  powers  ot  darkness  down, 
And  win  the  well-fought  day. 

6  Still  let  the  Spirit  cry, 

In  all  his  soldiers,  "Come," 
Till  Christ,  the  Lord,  descends  from  high, 
And  takes  the  conquerors  home. 

719  C.  M.  88S 

Succor  implored  in  spiritual  Conflicts. 

1  Alas!  what  hourly  dangers  rise, 

What  snares  beset  my  way ! 
To  heaven,  oh,  let  me  lift  mine  eyes, 
And  hourly  wat'jh  and  pray. 

2  How  oft  my  mournful  thoughts  complain, 

And  melt  in  flowing  tears! 
My  weak  resistance,  ah,  how  vain  ! 
IIow  strong  my  foes  and  fears ! 


3  0  gracious  God,  in  whom  I  live, 

My  feeble  efforts  aid; 
Help  me  to  watch  and  pray  and  strive, 
Though  trembling  and  afraid. 

4  Increase  my  faith,  increase  my  hope, 

When  foes  and  fears  prevail ; 
Oh,  bear  my  fainting  spirit  up 
Or  soon  my  strength  will  fail. 

5  Oh,  keep  me  in  thy  heavenly  way, 

And  bid  the  tempter  flee ; 

And  let  me  never,  never  stra/ 

From. happiness  and  thee. 


720 


7s. 


824 


The  Conflict  short. 

1  Brethren,  while  we  sojourn  here, 
Fight  we  must.  I  ut  should  not  fear; 

j      Foes  we  have,  but  we've  a  Friend, 

I      One  that  loves  us  to  the  end. 
Forward,  then,  with  courage  go, 
Long  we  shall  not  dwell  below; 
Soon  the  joyful  news  will  come, 
44  Child,  your  Father  calls,— come  home  ! ' 

2  In  the  way  a  thousand  snares 
Lie  to  take  us  unawares; 
Satan,  with  malicious  art, 
Watches  each  ungarded  part : 
But,  from  Satan's  malice  free, 
Saints  shall  soon  victorious  be; 
Soon  the  joyful  news  will  come, 

M  Child,  your  Father  calls,— come  home ! ' 

3  But,  of  all  the  foes  we  meet, 
None  so  oft  mislead  our  feet, 
None  betray  us  into  sin, 

Like  the  foes  that  dwell  within  : 

Yet  let  nothing  spoil  your  peace, 

Christ  will  also  conquer  these ; 

Then  the  joyful  news  will  come, 

"  Child,  your  Father  calls,— come  home  ! ' 


HOLY     SCRIPTURE. 


721  L.  M. 

The  Glory  of  God  in  his  Works  and  Word. 
1  The  heavens  declare  thy  glory,  Lord : 

In  every  star  thy  wisdom  wines  : 
But  when  our  eyes  behold  thy  word. 

We  read  thy  name  in  fairer  lines. 

3  The  rolling  sun,  the  changing  light. 

And  nights  and  day  thy  power  confess; 
But  that  blest  volume  thou  hast  writ, 
Reveals  thy  justice  and  thy  grace. 

3  Great  Sun  of  Righteousness,  arise* 

Oh.  bless  th*'  world  with  heavenly  light ; 
Thv  gospel  makes  the  simple  wise : 
Thy  laws  are  pure,  thy  judgments  right; 


i  Thy  noblest  wouders  here  we  view, 
In  souls  renewed  and  sins  forgiven: 
Lord,  cleanse  my  sins,  my  soul  renew, 
And  make  thy  word  my  guide  to  heaven. 

722  C.  M.  84r 

Sufficiency  of  the  Scripture. 

1  Great  God.  with  wonder  and  with  praise 

On  all  thy  works  I  look  ; 
But  still  thy  wisdom,  power,  and  grace, 
Shine  brightest  in  thy  book. 

2  H^re  are  my  choicest  treasures  hid; 

Here  my  bpst  comfort  lies; 

Hore  my  desires  are  satisfied: 

And  here  my  hopes  arise. 


HOLY   ?<B!rTURE. 


135 


make  me  understand  tliy  law; 
urnat  my  faults 

let  me  draw 
The  pardon  of  my  sin. 

7*J  L.  M. 

Superiority  cr  <iOi.fi  N  or  J. 
•irry  firmament  <»n  high, 
.1  the  clones  of  th.*  iky, 
"i    :  shine  not  to  thy  praise,  <  >  Lord, 
ghtly  as  thy  written  word. 

2  The  hopes  that  holy  word  rap]  U   - 
Its  truths  divine  and  precepts  wia  ,— 
In  each  a  heavenly  beam  1  m  •  . 

An  1  every  beam,  conducts  to  thee. 

3  Almighty  Lord,  the  sun  shall  fail,        * 
The  moon  f  rget  her  nightly  tale, 
And  deepest  silence  huso  on  high 

The  radiant  chorus  of  the  sky, 

4  But  fixed  for  everlasting  jean, 
Unmoved  ami  1  the  wreck  oi  spheres, 
Thy  word  shall  shine  in  cloudless  day, 
"When  heaven  and  earth  have  parsed  away. 

724  L.  ]£ 

A  Saviour  seen  in  the  Scripture. 

1  Wow  let  my  soul,  eternal  King;, 
T»  thee  its  grateful  tribute  bring: 
My  knee  with  humble  homage  1     V  : 
My  tongue  perform  its  solemn  tow. 

2  All  nature  sings  thy  boundless  I 

In  worl  Is  below,  an  1  worlds  above ; 
But  in  thy  blessed  word  I  trace 
Diviner  wonders  of  thy  grace. 

3  There  what  delightful  truth*  I  read; 
There  I  behold  the  Bartow  bleed  ! 
His  name  salutes  my  listening  ear. 
Revives  my  heart,  and  checks  my  fear. 

4  There  Jesns  bids  my  sorrow  esaSB, 

An  1  fires  mv  laboring  conscience  peace; 
There  lifts  my  grateful  passions  high, 
And  points  to  mansions  in  the  sky. 

725  C.  M.  S47 

The  Bible  suited  to  our  FTsnlS, 

1  Father  of  mercies,  in  thv  w  r  1 

What  endless  glory  shu     - 

Forever  be  thy  name  adored 

For  these  celestial  lines. 

2  'Tis  here  the  tree  of  knowledge  grows, 

And  yields  a  free  repast : 
H^re  purer  sweets  than  nature  knows, 
Invite  the  longing  I 

3  Tia  here  the  Saviour's  welcome  voice 

Spreads  heavenly  peace  around. 
And  life  and  eYeiiasting  joys 
Attend  the  blissful  sound. 

4  Oh.  may  these  heavenly  pages  be 

My  erer-dear  delisrht :. 

rtill  new  beauties  may  I  §ee, 
And  still  increasing  light. 


720 


L.  M. 


727 


847 


Thou  art  my  Portion,  0  I 

1  Oh.  let  thy  sa-red  word  impart 

1  -  generous  influence  to  my  heart: 
With  power,  and  light,  and  love  divine, 
Assam  my  soul  that  thou  art  mine. 

2  Thy  b!i«sful  word,  with  joy  replete, 
snail  bid  my  gloomy  fears  retreat; 
And  heaven-born  1.  ■ 

Shine  cheerful  through  tl.ismor:  . 

3  Then  shall  my  joyful  ipiril 
On  wings  of  faith  abort  I 
And  when  these  transient  - 

And  this  vain  world  shall  tempt  no  more, — 

4  Oh,  may  I  reach  the  blissful  plains. 
Where  thy  unclouded  glory  reigns.- 
And  dwell  fbrerer  near  thy  thr 

Iu  joys  to  mortal  thought  unknown  ! 

C.  M. 

The  Bible  a  Lijht. 

1  What  glory  ejHdl  the  sacred  page  ! 

Majestic,  like  the  sun, 
\\  sires  a  light  to  every  age; 

It  gives,  but  bscTOWl  none.' 

2  The  power  that  cave  it  still  supplies 

The  eraeious  light  and  heat : 
Its  truths  upon  the  nations  rise  ; 
They  rise,  but  never  set. 

3  Let  everlasting1  thank"  be  thine 

For  such  a  bright  dispby 
As  makes  a  world  ofdarknfss  - 
With  beams  of  heavenly  day. 

4  My  soul  rejoices  to  pursue 

The  steps  of  him  I  lore, 

Till  glory  breaks  upon  my  view 
In  brighter  worlds  above. 

L.  II 

Divine  Rev--!alir>n. 

1  God,  in  the  eospel  of  his  Son. 
Makes  hi*  eternal  counsel*  known  : 
Here  love  in  all  its  glory  shines. 
And  truth  is  druwn  in  fairest  lines. 

2  Here,  sinners  of  an  humble  fram* 

May  taste  his  grace,  and  learn  his  name, 
May  read,  in  characters  of  blood. 
The  wisdom,  power,  and  grace  of  God. 

3  Here,  faith  reveals  to  mortal  eyes 
A  brighter  world  beyond  the  u 

Hare  shines  the  light  which  SBjJdesonwway 

From  earth  to  realms  of  endless  day. 

4  Oh.  crant  us  grace,  almighty  Lord, 
To  read  and  mark  thy  hoh 

Irs  truths  with  meekneai  to  receive, 
And  by  its  holy  precepts  live. 


728 


*51 


136 


HOLY   SCKIPTCKE. 


248 


729  C.  M.  2ir 

Worth  of  the  Bible. 

1  How  precious  is  the  book  divine. 

By  inspiration  given ! 
Bright  as  a  lamp  its  doctrines  shine, 
To  guide  our  souls  to  heaven. 

2  O'er  all  the  strait  and  narrow  way 

Its  radiant  beams  are  east ; 

A  Light  whose  never  weary  ray 

Grows  brightest  at  the  last. 

3  It  sweetly  cheers  our  drooping  hearts, 

In  this  dark  vale  of  tear*; 
Life,  ligh  ,  and  joy  it  still  imparts, 
And  quells  our  rising  fears. 

4  This  lamp,  through  all  the  tedious  night 

Of  life,  shall  guide  our  way. 
Till  we  behold  the  clearer  light 
Of  an  eternal  day. 

730  C.  M. 

Comfort  from  the  Bible. 

1  Lord,  I  have  made  they  word  my  choice 

My  lasting  heritage: 
There  shall  my  noblest  powers  rejoice, 
My  warmest  thoughts  engage. 

2  I'll  read  the  histories  of  thy  love, 

And  keep  thy  laws  in  sight, 
While  through  the  promises  I  rove, 
With  ever-fresh  delight. 

3  'Tis  a  broad  land,  of  wealth  unknown, 

Where  springs  of  life  arise, 
Seeds  of  immortal  bliss  are  sown, 
And  hidden  glory  lies. 

4  The  best  relief  that  mourners  have, 

It  makes  our  sorrows  blest; 
Our  fairest  hope  beyond  the  grave, 
And  our  eternal  rest. 

731  7s. 

Preciousness  of  the  Scriptures. 

1  Holy  Bible,  book  divine, 
Precious  treasure,  thou  art  mine  ; 
Mine  to  tell  me  whence  I  came ; 
Mine  to  teach  me  what  I  am ; 

2  Mine  to  chide  me  when  I  rove; 
Mine  to  show  a  Saviour's  love; 
Mine  thou  art  to  guide  and  guard; 
Mine  to  punish  or  reward  ; 

3  Miae  to  comfort  in  distress, 
If  ihe  Holy  Spirit  Mesa  ; 
Mine  to  show,  by  living  faith, 
Man  can  triumph  over  death  ; 

4  Mine  to  tell  of  joys  to  come, 
And  the  rebel  sinner's  doom  ; 
0  thou  holy  book  divine, 
Precious  treasure,  thou  art  mine. 


732  L.  P.  M.  *51 

DeliffJU  and  Instruction  from  the  Bible. 

1  I  love  the  volume  of  thy  word; 
What  light  andjoy  tho?e  leaves  afford 

To  souls  benighted  and  distn  - 
Thy  precepts  guide  my  doubtful  way  ; 
Thy  fear  forbids  my  feet  to  ■tray  ; 

Thy  promise  leads  my  heart  to  rest. 

2  Thy  threatening*  wake  my  slumbering  eyes, 
And  warn  me  where  my  danger  net ; 

But  'tis  thy  blessed  gospel,  Lord, 
That  makes  my  guilty  conscience  clean, 
Converts  my  sonl,  subdues  my  sin, 

And  gives  a  free  but  large  reward. 

3  Who  knows  the  errors  of  his  thoughts  ? 
My  God,  forgive  my  secret  faults, 

And  from  presumptuous  sins  restrain; 
Accept  my  poor  attempts  of  praise, 
That  I  have  read  thy  book  of  grace, 

And  book  of  nature,  not  in  vaiu.v 


<33 


0.  M. 

Love  to  Vie  Bible. 


248 


1  Oh,  how  I  love  thy  holy  law ! 

"lis  daily  my  delight; 
And  thence  my  meditations  draw 
Divine  advice  by  night. 

2  My  waking  eyes  prevent  the  day 

To  meditate  thy  word; 
My  soul  with  longing  melts  away 
To  hear  thy  gospel,  Lord. 

3  Thy  heavenly  words  my  heart  engage, 

And  well  employ  my  tongue, 
And  in  my  weary  pilgrimage 
Yield  me  a  heavenly  song. 

4  When  nature  sinks,  and  spirits  droop, 

Thy  promises  of  grace 
Are  pillars  to  support  my  hope. 
And  there  I  write  thy  praise. 

731  C  M.  M<t 

Excellency  of  the  Scripture. 

1  Let  all  the  heathen  writers  join 

To  form  one  perfect  book  ; 
Gr  *at  God,  if  once  compared  with  thine. 
How  mean  their  writings  look  ! 

2  Not  the  most  perfect  rules  they  gave 

Could  show  one  sin  forgiven. 

Nor  lead  a  step  beyond  the  grave  ; 

But  thine  conduct  to  heaven. 

3  I've  seen  an  end  of  what  we  call 

Perfection  here  below.— 
How  short  the  powers  of  nature  fall, 
And  can  no  farther  go. 


CHIKCH. 


137 


4  Our  faith  and  lore  and  ever: 
. 
But  perfect  truth  and  ri«jhteoosneai 

Dwell  only  with  the  Lord. 


733 


S.  M. 

Poicer  of  God's  Word. 


241) 


l  Behold,  the  morning  sun 
i  his  glorious  way  ; 
LliN  beams  through  all  the  nations  run, 
And  life  and  light  convey. 


2  But  where  the  gospel  cornea. 
It  Boreads  .. 
It  calls  dead  shiners  fn  hi  their  I 

And  gives  the  hlind  their  Mght. 

I  I!  m  perfect  is  thy  word  ! 
And  all  thy  judgments  just : 

ffllise,  Lord, 
Ana  we  securely  trust. 

4  My  cnuiou*  C«>d.  liow  plain 
-  _  i  ven  ! 
Oh.  may  I  never  re.nl  in  vain, 
But  lind  the  path  to  heaven. 


CHURCH 


?36 


L.M. 


r.u 


2(51 

Glorious  Tilings  spoken  of  tite  City  of  God. 
in  his  earthly  temple  lays 
Foundations  for  his  heavenly  praise; 
He  likes  the  tents  of  Jacob  well. 
But  st iil  in  Zion  loves  to  dwell. 

2  His  mercy  Halts  every  house 

That  pay  their  night  and  morning  tows, 
But  makes  a  more  delightful  stay 

Where  churches  meet  to  praise  and  pray. 

3  "What  glories  are  described  of  old! 
"What  wonders  are  of  Zion  told! 

i  city  of  oar  God  below, 

Thy  fame  shall  Tyre  and  Egypt  know. 

b.    M.  263 

Safety  of  the  Cnirch. 

1  How  honored  is  the  place 

Where  we  adoring  stand  ! 

Zion.  the  dory  of  the  earth, 
And  beauty  of  the  land. 

2  Bulwarks  of  grace  defend 

The  city  where  we  dwell 
While  walla  vationmado. 

Defy  th"  assaults  of  hell. 

3  Lift  up  th'  eternal  gates: 

The  doors  wide  open  fling  ; 
Enter,  ye  nations  that  obey 

The  statutes  of  your  King. 

4  Here  taste  ■nmingled  joys, 

And  live  in  perfect  peace. 
You  that  have  known  del;  avail's  name, 
And  ventured  on  his  grace. 


73S  C.  M. 

Oiristthe  Foundation  of  his  Church. 
1  Behold  the  sure  foundation  stone, 
Which  God  in  Zion  lays. 
To  build  our  heavenly  hopes  upon, 
And  his  eternal  praise. 


2  Chosen  of  God,  to  sinners  dear. 

Let  (faints  adore  the  name  : 
Th.  y  trust  their  wh<  le  aalva  ion  here, 
Nor  shall  they  suffer  bhame. 

3  The  foolish  builders,  scribe  and  priest, 

t  it  with  disdain  : 
Yet  on  this  rock  the  church  shall  rest, 
And  envy  rage  in  vain. 

4  TThr\t  though  the  cate«  of  hell  -withstood. 

Yet  must  this  building  rise: 
'Tis  thine  own  work,  almighty  God, 
And  wondrous  in  our  eyes. 


739  C.  M.  *6S 

We  are  come  unto  Mount  Zion. 

1  Not  to  the  terrors  of  the  Lord. 

The  tempest,  tire,  and  smoke: 

Not  to  the  thunder  ol  that  word 

Which  God  on  Sinai  spoke; 

2  But  we  are  come  to  Zion's  hill. 

The  city  of  our  God, 
Where  mild  t  worth  declare  his  will. 
And  spread  his  love  abroad. 

3  Behold  th?  great,  the  glorious  host 

jela  clothed  in  light: 
Behold  the  <*vrit«  of  the  just. 
Whose  faith  is  turned  to  sight. 

4  Behold  the  blest  assembly  there, 

names  arc  writ  in  1  • 
An  1  God,  the  Judge,  who  doth  deciaro 
Their  vilest  sins  forgiven. 

5  The  saints  on  earth,  and  all  the  dead, 

But  one  communion  make; 
All  join  in  Christ,  their  living  Head, 
And  of  his  grace  partake. 

6  In  such  society  as  this 

Our  weary  souls  would  n 
The  man  who  dwells  where  Jesus  Is, 
Must  be  forever  blest. 


138 


CHURCH. 


740 


S.  M. 


868 


Safety  of  the  Cliurch, 

1  Great  is  the  Lord  our  God, 

And  let  liis  praise  be  groat; 
He  makes  his  churches  his  abode, 
His  most  delightful  seat. 

2  In  Zion  God  is  known, 

A  refuge  in  distress; 
How  bright  has  his  salvation  shone, 
Through  all  her  palaces  I 

3  "When  kings  against  her  joined, 

And  saw  the  Lord  was  there, 
Iu  wild  confusion  of  the  mind, 
They  fled  with  hasty  fear. 

4  Oft  have  our  fathers  told, 

Our  eyes  have  often  seen, 
How  well  our  God  secures  the  fold 
Where  his  own  6heep  have  been. 

5  In  every  new  distress 

We'll  to  bis  house  repair; 
We'll  call  to  mind  his  wondrous  grace, 
And  seek  deliverance  there. 


741 


7s,  6l. 

Who  shall  separate? 


258 


1  Hallelujah  !  who  shall  part  [heart . 
Christ's  own  church  from  Christ's  own 
Sever  from  the  Saviour's  side 

Souls  for  whom  the  Saviour  died? 

Dash  one  precious  jewel  down 

From  Immanuel's  blood-bought  crown? 

2  Hallelujah!  shall  the  sword 
Part  us  from  our  glorious  Lord? 
Trouble  dark  or  dire  disgrace 
F/er  the  Spirit's  6eal  efface? 
Famine,  nakedness,  or  hate 
Bride  and  Bridegroom  separate? 

3  Hallelujah!  life  nor  death, 
Powers  above  nor  powers  beneath. 
Monarch'!  might  nor  tyrant's  doom, 
Things  that  are  nor  things  to  conic. 
Men  nor  angels,  e'er  shall  part        [heart. 
Christ's  own  church  from  Christ'*  own 


742 


8s  &  7s. 


The  Clturch,  God's  chosen  Residence. 

1  Glorious  things  of  thee  are  spoken, 

Zion,  city  of  our  God; 
He  whose  word  can  ne'er  be  broken 
Formed  thee  for  his  own  abode. 

2  Lord,  thy  church  is  still  thv  dwelling, 

Still  is  precious  in  thy  sight. 
Judah's  temple  far  excelling, 

Beaming  with  the  gospel's  light. 
2  On  the  Rock  of  Ages  founded. 

What  ran  shake  her  sure  repose? 
With  salvation's  walls  surrounded, 

Slke  can  smile  at  all  her  foes. 


257 


4  Bound  her  habitation  hovering, 
See  the  cloud  and  fire  appear, 
For  a  glory  and  a  covering, 
Showing.tbat  the  Lord  is  near. 

743  L.  M.  808 

God  is  in  the  Midst  of  her. 

1  Happy  the  church,  thou  sacred  place, 
The  seat  of  thy  Creator's  grace; 
Thine  holy  courts  are  his  abode, 
Thou  earthly  palace  of  our  God. 

2  Thy  walls  are  strength,  and  at  thy  gates 
A  guard  of  heavenly  warriors  waits; 
Nor  shall  thy  deep  foundations  move, 
Fixed  on  his  counsels  and  his  love. 

3  Thy  foes  in  vain  designs  engage; 
Against  thy  throne  in  vain  they  rage? 
Like  rising  waves  with  angry  roar, 
That  dash  and  die  upon  the  shore. 

4  God  is  our  shield,  and  God  our  sun; 
Swift  as  the  fleeting  moments  run, 
On  us  he  sheds  new  beams  of  grace, 
And  we  reflect  his  brightest  praise. 

744  S.  M. 

The  Beauties  of  Zion. 

1  Far  as  thy  name  is  known 

The  world  declares  thy  praise; 
Thy  saints.  O  Lord,  before  thy  throne, 
Their  songs  of  honor  raise. 

2  With  joy  thy  people  stand 

On  Zion's  chosen  hill, 
Proclaim  the  wonders  of  thy  hand, 
And  counsels  of  thy  will. 

3  Let  strangers  walk  around 

The  city  where  we  dwell, 
Survey  with  care  thine  holy  ground, 
And  mark  the  building  well,— 

4  The  order  of  thy  house, 

The  worship  of  thy  court, 
The  cheerful  songs,  the  solemn  tows, 
And  make  a  fair  report. 

5  How  decent,  and  how  wise  ! 

How  glorious  to  behold  ! 
Beyond  the  pomp  that  charms  the  eyes. 
And  rites  adorned  with  gold. 

745  S.  M. 

The  Cfiurch  in  the  Wilderness. 

1  Far  down  the  ages  now, 

Much  of  her  journey  done, 
The  pilgrim  church  pursues  her  way, 
Until  her  crown  be  won. 

2  The  story  of  the  past 

Comet  up  before  her  view; 
II  >w  well  it  seems  to  suit  her  still,— 
Old,  and  yet  ever  new. 

3  Xo  wider  is  the  gate, 

No  broader  i«  the  way, 
Nm  <nioothrr  is  the  ancient  path, 
That  leads  to  lifo  and  day. 


CHURCH. 


130 


-lacker  grows  the  fight, 
M     feebler  is  the  lot-, 

need  of  armor  tried, 
iiield  and  spear  and  bow. 

5  Still  faithful  to  our  God, 
And  to  our  Captain  true, 
We  follow  when-  be  bads  the  way 
The  kingdom  in  our  view. 

746  C.  M.  868 

Goft  Love  to  the  Church. 

1  A  mother  may  forgetful  be, 

Fur  human  love  is  frail ; 
But  thy  Creator'?  love  to  thee, 
U  Zion,  cannot  fail. 

2  No,  thy  dear  name  engraven  stands. 

In  characters  of  love, 
On  thy  almighty  Father's  hands; 
And  never  shall  remove. 

3  Before  his  ever-watchful  eye 

Thy  mournful  state  appears. 
And  every'  groan,  and  every  sigh. 
Divine  compassion  hears. 

4  0  Zion,  learn  to  doubt  no  more, 

Be  every  far  enppreeeed  ; 

Unchanging  troth  and  love  and  power 
Dwell  in  thy  saviour's  Lreaat. 

747  C.  P.  H.  856 

Security  of  the  Cfturch. 

1  F-ar  not.  0  little  flock,  the  foe 
Who  madly  seeks  your  overthrow; 

Dread  not  his  rage  and  power. 
Whattho'  your  courage  sometimes  faints, 
Hii  iteming  triumph  o'er  God's  saints, 

Lasts  but  a  little  hour. 

2  Be  of  good  cheer;  your  cause  belong* 
To  him  who  can  avenge  your  wrongs  ; 

Leave  it  to  him,  our  Lord. 
Though  hidden  yet  from  all  our  eyee, 
He  sees  the  Gideon  that  shall  rise 

To  save  us  and  his  word. 

3  Amen,  Lord  Jesus,  grant  our  prayer: 
Great  Captain,now  tbine  arm  make  bare, 

Fight  for  us  once  again. 
So  shall  thy  saints  and  martyrs  raise 
A  mighty  chorus  to  thy  praise 

World  without  eud  :  Amen. 


I  In  the  furnace  God  may  prove  thee. 
Thence  to  bring  Uie«  toriu  uio:e  bright, 

But  <;m  never  ceaac  to  loi 

Thou  art  preciotM  in  hi-  sight ; 

God  Is  with  tbee,— 
God,  thine  everlasting  light. 


749 


C.  M. 


Ftlloijc-citizens  with- the  Saint*. 

1  Happy  the  souls  to  Jesu*  joined, 

And  saved  by  grace  I 
Walking  in  all  mi  ways,  they  find 
Their  heaven  on  earth  begun. 

2  Xhe  church  triumphant  in  thy  love. 

Their  mighty  joyi  we  know  : 

:<5  :   e  Lamb  in  brmn«  above, 
And  we  in  hymn*  below. 

750 


7s,  4s,  &  7s. 


259 


748 


8s,  7s,  &  4. 


800 

God  the  Defence  of  Zion. 
1  Zion  stands  with  hills  surrounded,— 
Zion  kept  by  power  divine  ; 
All  her  foes  shall  be  confounded. 
Though  the  world  in  arms  combine  : 

Happy  Zion, 
What  a  lavored  lot  is  thine ! 


The  Ckmrak  triumphant. 

1  Head  of  the  church  triumphant 
We  joyfully  adore  thee  ; 

Till  thou  appear, 

Thy  members  hero 
Shall  sing  like  those  in  glory. 
We  lift  our  hearts  and  voices. 
In  blest  anticipation, 

And  cry  aloud, 

And  give  to  God 
The  praise  of  our  salvation. 

2  While  in  affliction's  furnace. 
And  pacing  through  the  fire. 

Thy  love  we  prai>e, 

Thai  knowi  our  days. 
And  ever  brings  us  nigher. 
We  lift  our  hattde.  exciting 
In  thine  almighty  favor; 

The  love  divine. 

That  made  us  thine, 
Shall  keep  us  thine  forever. 

3  Thou  dost  conduct  thy  people 
Through  torrents  of  temptation; 

5<>r  will  we  fear, 

While  thou  art  near, 
The  fire  of  tribulation. 
The  world,  with  sin  and  Satan, 
In  vain  our  inarch  opposes; 

By  thee  we  will 

Break  through  them  all. 
And  sing  the  song  of  Mo&es. 

751  CM.  t62 

Clirtitian  Fclloxr+hip. 

1  Planted  in  Christ,  the  living  vine, 

This  day,  with  one  accord. 
Ourselve*.  with  humble  faith  and  joy. 
We  yield  to  thee,  0  Lord. 

2  Complete  in  us,  whom  grace  hath  called 

Thy  glorious  work  begun, 
0  thou,  in  whom  the  church  on  earth 
And  church  in  heaven  are  one. 


140 


3  Around  this  feeble,  trusting  band 

Thy  sheltering  ^unions  spread, 
Nor  let  the  storms  of  trial  beat 
Too  fiercely  on  our  head. 

4  Then  when,  among  the  saints  in  light, 

Our  joyful  spirits  shine, 
Shall  anthems  of  immortal  praiso, 
U  I^amb  of  God,  be  thine. 


BAPTISM. 

752  8s  &  7s.  871 

Following  Christ. 

1  Jesus,  mighty  Kin?  in  Zion, 

Thou  alone  our  Guide  shall  be: 
Thy  commission  we  rely  on  ; 
Wo  would  follow  none  but  thee. 

2  As  an  cmbl«m  of  thy  passion, 

And  thy  victory  o'er  the  grave, 

We,  who  know  thy  great  salvation. 

Are  baptized  beneath  the  wave. 

3  Fearless  of  the  world's  despising, 

We  the  ancient  path  pursue, 
Buried  with  our  Lord,  and  rising 
To  a  life  divinely  new. 

753  8s  &  7s.  S71 

Follow  Christ. 

1  Humble  souls,  who  seek  salvation 

Through  the  Lamb's  redeeming  blood, 
Hear  the  voice  of  revelation. 
Tread  the  path  that  Jesus  trod. 

2  Hear  the  blest  Redeemer  call  you, 

Listen  to  his  heavenly  voice; 
Dread  no  ills  that  can  befall  you, 
While  you  make  his  way  your  choice. 

3  Jesus  says,  "  Let  each  believer 

Be  baptized  in  my  name ;  " 
He  himself,  in  Jordan's  river. 
Was  immersed  beneath  the  stream. 

4  Plainly  here  his  footsteps  tracing, 

Follow  him  without  delay; 
Gladly  his  command  embracing, 
Lo !  your  Captain  loads  the  way. 


754 


Bs  &  7s. 


2M 


Chr'ist  our  Example. 
1  This  rite  our  blest  Redeemer  gave 
To  all  in  him  believing: 
He  bids  us  seek  this  hallowed  grave, 
To  his  example  cleaving. 

I'll  follow,  then,  my  glorious  Lord, 

Whate'er  the  ties  I  sever. 
He  saved  my  soul,  and  left  his  word 
To  guide  me  now  and  ever. 


2  For  me  the  cross  and  shame  to  bear, 

Bear  Saviour,  thou  wast  willing  : 
Nor  would  I  shrink  thy  yoke  to  wear, 
All  righteousness  fulfilling. 
I'll  follow,  Ac. 

3  Jesus,  to  thee  I  yield  my  all ; 

In  thy  kind  arms  enfold  me: 
My  heart  is  fixed ;  no  fears  appal ; 
Thy  gracious  power  shall  hold  me. 
I'll  follow,  &c. 

755  L.  M.  267 

Imitation  of  Clirist. 

1  Come,  happy  souls,  adore  the  Lamb, 
Who  loved  our  race  ere  time  began, 
Who  veiled  his  Godhead  in  our  clay, 
And  in  a  humble  manger  lay. 

2  To  Jordan's  stream  the  Spirit  led, 

To  mark  tho  path  his  saints  should  tread , 
With  joy  they  trace  the  sacred  way, 
To  see  the  place  where  Jesus  lay. 

3  Immersed  by  John  in  Jordan's  wave, 
The  Saviour  left  his  watery  grave; 
Heaven  owned  the  deed,  approved  the  way, 
And  blessed  the  place  where  Jesus  lay. 

4  Come,  all  who  love  his  precious  name. 
Come,  tread  his  steps,  and  learn  of  him  ; 
Happy  beyond  expression  they 

Who  find  the  place  where  Jesus  lay. 

756  S.  M.  M8 

The  Baptism  of  Clirist. 

1  Down  to  the  sacred  wave 

The  Lord  of  Life  was  led; 
And  he  who  came  our  souls  to  save 
In  Jordan  bowed  his  head. 

2  He  taught  the  solemn  way ; 

He  fixed  the  holy  rite; 
He  bade  his  ransomed  ones  obey, 
And  keep  the  path  of  light. 

3  Blest  Saviour,  we  will  tread 

In  thy  appointed  way; 
Let  glory  o'er  these  scenes  be  shed, 
And  smile  on  us  to-day. 

757  L.  M. 

Call  to  follow  Clirist  in  Baptism. 

1  Behold  the  grave  where  Jesus  lay, 

Before  he  shed  his  precious  blood. 
How  plain  he  marked  the  humble  way 
To  sinners  through  the  mystic  flood. 

2  Come,  ye  redeemed  of  the  Lord, 

Come,  and  obey  his  sacred  word ; 
He  died,  and  rose  again  for  you  ; 
What  more  could  the  Redeemer  do? 

3  Eternal  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 

On  these  baptismal  waters  move; 
And  grant  that  we,  through  grace  divine, 
May  have  the  substance  with  the  si^n. 


BAIT  ISM. 


Ill 


75S  8s,  Ts.  A  4.  8 

Following  Otrisi, 

1  Gracious  Saviour,  we  ad"re  thee; 

Purchased  by  thy  precious 
\\  b  present  ourselrefl  beiore  thee, 

How  to  walk  the  narrow  road  ; 

r.  guide  us,— 
Guide  us  to  our  heaveuly  home. 

2  Thou  didst  mark  our  path  of  duty  ; 

Thouwast  laid  beneath  f :  • 
Tboa  didst  rise  in  glorious  beauty 
From  the  semblance  ofth. 

>lay  we  follow 
In  the  »ame  delightful  way. 


T59 


7s  £  Gs. 


2tf* 


Buried  irith  Oirisl. 

1  Around  thy  crave.  Lord  Jesus, 

Thi:.  ••  me  stand, 

"\\" i 1 1  i  hea:ts  all  full  of  praise*. 

To  keep  thy  Mess'd  command: 
By  faith  our  souls  rejoicing, 

To  trace  thy  path  of  lore, 
Through  death's  dark  angry  billows, 

Up  to  the  throue  a 

2  Lord  Jesus,  we  remember 

The  travail  of  thy  soul. 
When,  in  thy  L>ve*s  deep  pity, 

The  waves  did  o'er  thee  roll : 
Baptized  in  death's  cold  waters, 

1  or  HI  thy  blood  was  shed  ; 
For  us  the  Lord  of  glory 

Was  numbered  with  the  dead. 

3  Lord,  now  thou  art  arisen, 

Thy  travail  is  ail  o'er. 
For  sin  thou  ones  hast  suflVr'd, 

Thou  livtfst  to  die  no  more  ; 
Sin,  death,  and  hell  are  vanquish'd. 

By  thee,  thy  church's  Head  ; 
And  lo  :  we  share  thy  triumphs. 

Thou  first-born  from  the  dead. 

4  Into  thy  death  baptized, 

SVe  own  with  thee  we  died ; 
With  thee,  our  life,  are  risen, 

And  in  thee  glorified: 
From  sin,  the  world,  and  Satan. 

We're  ransom'd  by  thy  I  I 
And  now  would  walk  as  strangers, 

Alive  with  thee  to  God. 


3  Hosanna  to  the  Lamb  divine  .' 
1.- 1  endless  g\*  >riei  tons  i  !>.;..  - 
K  i* fa 
0  Lamb  of  God,  lor  sinners  slaim. 


?G1 


S.  It 


tC* 


Baptism  into  Christ. 

1  With  wfflini  tread 

The  path  tlie  Sa\  iour  trod  : 
We  love  th'  example  of  our  Head, 
The  glorious  Lamb  of  God. 

2  On  thee,  on  thee  alone. 

Our  hops  and  faith  rely, 

0  thou  who  didst  lor  sin  atone, 
Who  didst  lor  sinners  die. 

S  We  trust  thy  sacrifice: 

To  thy  dear  cross  we  flee; 
Oh.  may  w  ad  rise 

To  lite  and  bliss  in  thee. 


'62 


864 


760 


L.  M. 


Chrisfs  Example. 

1  Our  Saviour  bowed  beneath  the  wave. 

And  meekly  sought  a  watery  grave  : 

Come,  see  the  sacred  path  lie  trod— 

A  path  well  pleasing  to  our  God. 

I  His  voice  we  hear,  his  footsteps  trace, 
And  hither  come  to  seek  his 
To  do  his  will,  to  feel  his  love. 
And  join  our  songs  with  song*  above. 


C.  M. 

Hinder  me  not. 

1  In  all  my  Lord's  appointed  ways 

My  journey  I'll  pursue: 
'•  Hinder  me  not."  J  e  much-loved  Paints, 
For  I  must  go  with  you. 

2  Through  floods  and  flames,  if  Jesi 

1*11  follow  where  he  b 

"  Hinder  me  not,"  shall  be  my  cry, 
Though  earth  and  hell  oppose. 

3  Thi  'Ugh  duties,  and  through  trials  too, 

I'll  ro  at  his  command  . 
i      "  Hinder  me  not :"  for  I  am  bound 
To  my  Immanuel's  laud. 

.  4  And.  when  my  Saviour  calls  me  home, 
Still  this  my  cry  shall  be — 
"  Hinder  nie  not :"  come,  welcome,  death ; 
I'll  gladly  go  with  thee. 

763  •&.  294 

Union  tcith  Christ. 

1  Christ,  who  came  my  soul  to  save, 
Filtered  Jordan's  yielding  wav.  , 
IU  so  from  out  the  I  I 

Owned  and  sealed  the  Son  of  God, 
By  the  Father's  Toloe  of  love, 
By  the  heaven  dsorcnsTinx  Dors; 
r.  Pattern.  Guide  for  me, 
I,  like  him,  baptized  would  be. 

2  In  the  garden,  o'er  his  soul 
Sorrow's  whelming  waves  did  roll; 
Ah  !  on  Calvary's  cruel  tree 
Jesus  bowed  in  death  for  me. 

I  with  him  am  crucified: 
All  my  hope  is.— he  hath  died: 
At  his  fast  my  place  1  take, 
Bear  the  cross  for  his  dear  sake. 


142 


CHURCH. 


3  In  the  new-made  tomb  lie  lay, 
Taking  all  its  dread  away  : 
Burst  he  through  its  rock -bound  door, 
Glorious  now,  and  evermore. 
I  with  Christ  wouLl  buried  be 
In  this  rite  required  of  me, 
Rising  from  the  mystic  tlood, 
Living  hence  anew  to  God. 


764 


0.  M. 


The  Pledge  of  Fidelity. 

1  Ye  men  and  angels,  witness  now,— 

Before  the  Lord  we  speak  ; 
To  him  we  make  our  solemn  vow, — 
A  vow  we  dare  not  break,— 

2  That  long  as  life  itself  shall  last, 

Ourselves  to  Christ  we  yield  ; 
Nor  from  his  cause  will  we  depart, 
Or  ever  quit  the  field. 

3  We  trust  not  in  our  native  strength, 

But  on  his  graco  rely; 
May  he,  with  our  returning  wants, 
All  needful  aid  supply. 

4  Oh,  guide  our  doubtful  feet  aright. 

And  keep  us  in  thy  ways; 
And,  while  we  turn  our  vows  to  prayers, 
Turn  thou  our  prayers  to  praise. 

765  C.  M.  S03 

Delight  in  Obedience. 

1  0  Lord,  and  will  thy  pardoning  lore 

Embrace  a  wretch  so  vile  ? 
Wilt  thou  my  load  of  guilt  remove, 
And  bless  me  with  thy  smile  ? 

2  Hast  thou  the  cross  for  me  endured, 

And  all  its  shame  despised  ? 
And  shall  I  be  ashamed,  O  Lord, 
With  thee  to  be  baptized? 

3  Didst  thou  the  great  example  lead, 

In  Jordan's  swelling  flood  ? 
And  shall  my  pride  disdain  the  deed 
That's  worthy  of  my  God? 

4  0  Lord,  the  ardor  of  thy  love 

Iteproves  my  cold  delays ; 
And  now  my  willing  footsteps  move 
In  thy  delightful  ways. 


766 


L.  M. 


The  baptismal  Vow. 

1  Oh,  happy  day,  that  fixed  my  choice 

On  thee,  my  Saviour  and  my  God ; 
"Well  may  this  glowing  heart  rejoice, 
And  tell  its  raptures  all  abroad. 

2  'Tis  done,— the  great  transaction's  done, 

I  am  my  Lord's,  and  he  w  mine; 
He  drew  me,  and  I  followed  on, 
ltejoiced  to  own  the  call  divine. 


3  Now  rest,  my  long-divided  heart, 

Fixed  on  this  blissful  centre,  rest; 
Here  have  I  found  a  nobler  part, 
Here  heavenly  pleasures  fiil  my  breast. 

4  High  heaven  that  hears  the  solemn  vow 

That  vow  renewed  shall  daily  hear; 
Till  in  life's  latest  hour  1  bow, 
And  bless  in  death  a  bond  so  dear. 

767  C.  M.  8C4 

Baptized  into  Death. 

1  Immersed  beneath  the  closing  wave, 

We're  into  death  baptized; 
And  enter  thus  our  Saviour's  grave, 
Buried  with  him  that  died. 

2  With  Christ  we  die,  that,  freed  from  sin, 

With  Christ  we  may  arise  ; 
New  thoughts,  new  hopes,  new  lives  to  win, 
To  fit  us  for  the  skies. 

3  0  Holy  Ghost,  to  us  bo  given; 

And  all  our  converse  here 
Be  waiting  for  the  Lord  from  heaven, 
Till  Christ,  our  Life,  appear. 

4  And  grant  our  faith  the  majesty, 

The  present  joy  and  crown, 
With  Christ,  e'en  now,  to  live  on  high, 
And  there  with  him  sit  down. 


8GG 


768        8s,  7s,  &  4. 

Buried  with  Christ  by  Baptism. 

1  Thou  hast  said,  exalted  Jesus, 

"  Take  thy  cross  and  follow  me  ■  " 
Shall  the  word  with  terror  seize  us? 
Shall  we  from  the  burden  flee  ? 

Lord,  I'll  take  it, 
And,  rejoicing,  follow  thee. 

2  While  this  liquid  tomb  surveying. 

Emblem  of  my  Saviour's  grave, 
Shall  I  shun  its  brink,  betraying 
Feelings  worthy  of  a  slave? 

No,  I'll  enter: 
Jesus  entered  Jv  rdan's  wave. 

3  Blest  the  sign  which  thus  reminds  me, 

Saviour,  of  thy  love  for  me; 
But  more  blest  the  love  that  binds  me 
In  its  deathless  bonds  to  thee ; 

Oh,  what  pleasure, 
Buried  with  my  Lord  to  be ! 

4  Should  it  rend  some  fond  connection, 

Should  I  suffer  shame  or  loss, 

Yet  the  fragrant,  blest  reflection, 

I  have  been  where  Jesus  was, 

Will  revive  me 
When  I  faint  beneath  the  cross. 

5  Fellowship  with  him  possessing, 

Let  me  die  to  earth  and  sin ; 
Let  me  rise  t'  enjoy  the  blessing 
Which  the  faithful  soul  shall  win: 

May  I  ever 
Follow  where  my  Lord  has  been. 


BA1TISM. 


143 


769  L.  M. 

Baptism  an  Emblem. 

1  I)o  we  not  know  that  solemn  word. 
That  ere  art-  buried  with  the  Lord  .' 
Baptized  into  his  death,  and  then 

Put  oil  the  body  ot  our  bin  | 

2  Our  pouls  receive  diviner  breath. 

i  from  corruption,  guilt,  and  death; 
Bo  from  the  grave  did  Christ  arise, 
And  lives  to  God  above  the  tkiets. 

3  No  more  let  sin  or  Satan  reign 
Within  <>nr  mortal  flesh  again: 

The  various  lusts  we  served  before 
fchall  have  dominion  now  no  more. 


770 


S.  M. 


8G8 


Death,  Burial,  and  Resurrection, 

1  Here,  0  ye  faithful,  see, 

Your  Lord  baptized  in  woe, 
Immersed  in  seas  of  agony, 
Which  all  his  soul  overflow. 

2  Here  we  behold  the  grave 

Which  held  our  buried  Head  ; 
We  claim  a  burial  in  the  wave, 
Because  with  Jesus  dead. 

3  Here,  too,  we  see  him  rise, 

And  live  no  more  to  die : 
And  one  with  him  by  sacred  ties 
Wt  rise  to  live  on  high. 


771 


CM. 


Glad  Obedience. 

1  While  in  this  sacred  rite  of  thinrt, 

We  yield  our  spirits  now, 
Shine  o'er  the  waters,  Dove  divine, 
And  seal  the  cheerful  vow. 

2  All  glory  be  to  him  whose  life 

For  ours  was  freely  given, 
Who  aids  us  in  the  spirit's  strife, 
And  makes  us  meet  for  heaven. 

3  To  thee  we  gladly  now  resign 

Our  life  and  all  our  powers ; 
Accept  us  in  th  s  rite  divine. 
And  bless  these  hallowed  hours. 

772  L.  M.  888 

Obedience  to  the  Go*pet. 

1  0  Father,  Lord  of  earth  and  heaven  ! 

0  Son  incarnate,  Christ  our  King! 
0  Spirit  for  our  guidance  given  ! 
Hear  and  accept  the  vow  we  bring. 

2  We  own  thee.  Saviour,  crucified. 

We  own  thee.  Saviour,  raised  to  heaven : 
With  thee  our  souls  to  sin  hare  di"d. 
But  now  would  rise  as  thou  art  risen. 


.'.  i-d,  w«-  would  obey, 

\S  e  follow,  ami  thy  hai.  . 

iv  through  J  ;  ..•■  way 

That  leads  thy  loved  ones  to  tl:. 

t  Now  in  Immersion,— -wondrous  sign  !— 

We  dedicate  OUTSt 

Now  seal  the  covenant  divine, 

And  own  us  thine  eternally. 

773  lis.  8T- 

Baptism  a  Symbol  of  Regeneration. 

1  O  thou  who  in  Jordan  cid^t  low  thy  meek  head. 
Aud  whelmed  in  our  sorrow,  did'st"  siuk  to  ifee 

d-ad, 
Then  rOM  from  the  darkness  to  glory  above, 
Aud  claimed  for  thy  choseu  tLe  kiugduu  ui  love, 

2  Thy  footsteps  we  follow,  to  bow  in  Ifca 

And  are  buried  with  thee  iu  the  death  thou  Last 
died, 

Then  wake  in  thy  likeness  to  walk  in  the  way. 

Thai  brightens  :»ud  brightens  to  shadow  leai  cay. 
S  0  Jesus,  our  Saviour,  O  Jesus,  our  Lord, 

By  the  life  of  thy  passion,  the  grace  of  thy  word, 

Accept  us,  redeem  u«,  dwell  e\er  witi.iu.  " 

To  keep,  bv  tny  Spirit,  our  spirits  from  sin. 
4  Till  crowned  with  thy  glory,  and  wovincr  the  palm. 

Our   garments   all  white* from  the    biood  of  the 
Lamb, 

We  join  the  bright  millions  of  saints  gone  before. 

And  bless  thee,  and  wonder,  and  praise  e\  ermore. 

771  S.  M. 

"  Baptized  into  Oirist." 

1  Baptized  into  the  name 

Of  my  redeeming  Lord; 
Inspired  with  loftiest,  holiest  aim 
That  grace  can  man  accord; 

2  To  thee,  my  God.  I  raise 

A  spirit  glad  and  free, 
And  dedicate  once  more  my  days 
With  firm  resolve  to  thee. 

3  I  bless  the  love  divine. 

That  hath  thy  servant  found: 
And  would  for  evermore  be  thine, 
And  light  diffuse  around. 

4  In  word,  in  thought,  in  deed, 

I  yield  me  to  thy  will : 
0  God,  my  purpose  kindly  heed, 
And  help  me  to  fulfil. 

775  C.  M.  864 

The  Descent  of  the  Spirit  on  Chrvt 

1  Meekly  in  Jordan's  holy  stream 

The  great  Redeemer  bowed  : 
Bright  was  the  glory's  sacred  benm 
That  hushed  the  wondering  crowd. 

2  Thus  God  descended  to  approve 

The  deed  that  Christ  had  done; 
Thus  came  the  emblematic  Dove, 
And  hovered  o'er  the  Son. 


144 


CHURCH. 


3  So,  blessed  Spirit,  come  to-day 

To  our  baptismal  scene  ; 
Let  thoughts  of  earth  be  far  away, 
And  every  mind  serene. 

4  This  day  we  give  to  holy  joy; 

This  day  to  heaven  belongs; 
Raised  to  new  life,  we  will  employ 
In  melody  our  tongues. 

776  L.  M.  86l 

The  Spirit  desired. 

1  Come,  Holy  Spirit  Dove  divine, 
On  these  baptismal  waters  shine, 

And  teach  our  hearts,  in  highest  strain, 
To  praise  the  Lamb,  for  sinners  slain. 

2  We  love  thy  name,  we  love  thy  laws, 
And  joyfully  embrace  thy  cause; 

We  love  thy  cross,  the  shame,  the  pain, 

0  Lamb  of  God,  for  sinners  slain. 

3  We  sink  beneath  thy  mystic  flood ; 
Oh,  bathe  us  in  thy  cleansing  blood; 
We  die  to  sin,  and  seek  a  grave, 
With  thee,  beneath  the  yielding  wave, 

4  And  as  we  rise,  with  thee  to  live, 
Oh,  let  the  Holy  Spirit  give 
The  sealing  unction  from  above, 
The  breath  of  life,  the  fire  of  love. 

777  H.  M. 

Prayer  for  God's  Smiles. 

1  0  glorious  God  of  grace. 

Look  from  thy  radiant  throne ; 
And  with  approving  smiles 

Thy  holy  ordinance  own : 
In  strains  of  rapture  may  we  sing, 
While  we  confess  our  Lord  and  King. 

2  Inspir'd  with  love  and  zeal, 

The  grateful  saints  pursue 
Th'  appointed  paths  of  God, 

With  Jesus  in  their  view  ! 
They  own  their  Saviour  strong  to  save, 
They  own  him  in  the  watery  grave. 

3  Now  while  thy  saints  attend 

This  ordinance  of  thine; 
Oh,  bless  their  waiting  souls, 

With  comforts  all  divine, 
Give  them  a  soul-refreshing  si<?ht 
Of  the  blest  realms  of  heavenly  light. 

778  H.  M.  878 

The  Presence  of  the  Spirit  desired. 
1  Descend,  celestial  Dove, 

And  make  thy  presence  known; 
Reveal  our  Saviour's  love, 

And  peal  us  for  thine  own. 
Unblest  by  thee,  our  works  are  vain ; 
Nor  can  we  e'er  acceptance  gain. 


273 


2  When  our  incarnate  God, 

The  sovereign  Prince  of  light, 
In  Jordan's  swelling  flood 

Received  the  holy  rite, 
In  open  view  thy  form  came  down, 
And.  dove-like  flew  the  King  to  crown. 
3  Continue  still  to  shine, 

And  fill  us  with  thy  fire: 
This  ordinance  is  thine, 

Do  thou  our  souls  inspire. 
Thou  wilt  attend  on  all  thy  sons^, 
"  Till  time  shall  end,"  thy  promise  runs. 


THE  LORD'S  SUPPER. 


779 


279 


278 


CM. 

For  me. 

1  Here  at  thy  table,  Lord,  we  meet, 

To  feed  on  food  divine; 
Thy  body  is  the  bread  we  eat, 
Thy  precious  blood  the  wine. 

2  Here  peace  and  pardon  sweetly  flow : 

Oh,  what  delightful  food  ! 
We  eat  the  bread  and  drink  the  wine, 
But  think  on  nobler  good. 

3  Sure,  there  was  never  love  so  free, 

Dear  Saviour,  —  so  divine; 
Well  thou  mayst  claim  that  heart  of  me, 
Which  owes  so  much  to  thine. 

780  S.  M. 

Communion  icith  Christ. 

1  Jesus  invites  his  saints 

To  meet  around  his  board ; 
Here  pardoned  rebels  sit,  and  hold 
Communion  with  their  Lord. 

2  This  holy  bread  and  wine 

Maintain  our  fainting  breath, 
By  union  with  our  living  Lord, 
And  interest  in  his  death. 

3  Let  all  our  powers  be  joined 

His  glorious  name  to  raise; 

Let  holy  love  fill  every  mind, 

And  every  voice  be  praise. 

781  C.  M.  8re 

In  Remembrance  of  me. 

1  Oh,  love  divine!  oh,  matchless  grace! 

Which  in  this  sacred  rite 
Shines  forth  so  full,  so  free  in  rays 
Of  purest  living  light. 

2  Oh,  wondrous  death  !  oh,  precious  blood ! 

For  us  so  freely  spilt, 
To  cleanse  our  sin-polluted  souls 
From  every  stain  of  guilt. 

3  Oh,  covenant  of  life  and  peaae, 

By  blood  and  suffering  sealed  ! 
All  the  rich  gifts  of  gospel  grace 
Are  here  to  faith  revealed. 


276 


we  bo\r  our  soul*  t"  thee, 
tiur  Life,  "iir  Hope,  ->ur  AH, 

While  ere,  with  thankful,  contrite  hearts, 
Thy  dying  love  recall. 
5  ( »h,  may  thy  pure  ami  perfect  love 
\\-  written  on  onr  minds: 

th  nor  self  nor  sin  obscure 
The  ever-radiant  lines. 

Tsi  C.  M. 

Tlumble  Acknowledgment. 

■  et  and  awful  i*  the  place, 
With  Christ  within  the  doors, 

While  everlasting  Lore  display! 
The  choices!  of  h^r  it 

2  While  all  our  hearts,  and  every  song      * 

Join  to  admire  the  feast, 

-    i rith  thankful  tongue, 
.  why  wa3  I  a  guest? 

3  "Why  was  I  made  to  hear  thy  voice, 

•iter  while  there  '■  room, 
When  thousands  make  *  wretched  choice, 
And  rather  starve  than  come  ?  n 

4  'Twas  the  same  love  that  spread  the  feast 

That  sweetly  forced  ni  in: 

had  still  refused  to  taste, 
And  perished  in  our  sin. 
i  Pity  the  nations,  0  our  God; 
Constrain  the  earth  to  come; 
Send  thy  victorious  word  abroad, 
And  bring  the  strangers  home. 

783  8s  &  7s. 

The  Banner  of  Love. 

■  spreads  his  banner  oVf  us. 
Cheers  our  famished  souls  with  food; 

He  the  banquet  spreads  Dei 
Of  his  mystic  flesh  and  blood. 

2  Here  we  feel  our  sins  forgiven, 

While  up-»n  the  Lamb  we  ease; 
And  our  thoughts  are  all  of  heaven. 
And  our  lips  o'erflow  with  ; 

3  Still  in  ceaseless  contemplation, 

Fix  our  hearts  and  eves  on  thee, 
Till  we  taste  thy  full  salvation. 
And,  unveiled,  thy  glories  see. 

784  L.  M. 

Forget  not  Chrittt. 

1  <~)  thou,  my  soul,  forget  no  more 

The  Friend  who  all  thy  sorrows  bore; 

Let  every  id  -1  he  forgot : 

But,  0  my  soul,  f...rget  him  not. 

2  Renounce  thy  works  and  ways  with  grief, 
And  fly  to  this  divine  relief: 

Nor  him  forget,  who  left  hit  throne 
And  for  thy  life  gave  up  his  own. 

3  Eternal  truth  and  merry  shine 
In  him,  and  he  himself  ii  thine; 
And  canst  thou,  then,  with  sin  be*Pt, 
Such  charms,  mich  matches-,  charm*,  forget? 


2TC 


786 


2?y 


290 


898 


4  Oh,  no:  till  lift  Itself  depart, 

ill  cheer  and  warm  r. 
-ping  this,  from  earth  Ii:  i 
And  join  the  chorus  of  the  skies. 

785  C.  11 

Remembering  C\ri*t. 

1  If  human  HndlW  inf-et-  n-turn, 

And  owns  the  grateful  ti<-: 
If  tender  thoughts  w-ithin  us  burn, 
To  feel  a  friend  is  nigh; 

2  Oh,  shall  not  warmer  accents  tell 

The  gratitude  We  owe 
To  him  who  died  "iir  fears  to  quell, 
And  save  from  endless  woe? 

3  While  yet  hie  anguished  - 

Those  pane'  he  would  I    I 
What  love  hi-  latest  words  displayed  :  — 
*'  Heel  ;tnd  remember  me.*1 

4  Bemembex  the*-!  thy  death,  thy  shame, 

The  grids  which  thou  didst  bear  I 

0  m  imorv,  leave  no  other  name 
But  his  recorded  there. 

C.  M. 

Humble  Communion. 

1  Lord,  at  thy  table  we  behold, 

The  wonders  of  thy  grace, 
But  most  of  all  admire  that  we 
Should  find  a  welcome  place:— 

2  We.  who  WCTC  all  defiled  with  sin, 

And  rebeli  to  our  1 1 
We,  who  have  crucified  thy  Son, 
And  trampled  on  his  bio 

3  What  strange,  surprising  graeo  is  this, 

That  we,  so  lost,  have  n 
Jesus  our  wear.-  souls  invites, 
And  freely  bids  us  cense. 

4  Ye  saints  below,  and  ho<-ts  of  hfavn, 

Join  all  your  sacred  po* 

"So  them**  is  like  redeeming 

No  Saviour  is  like  ours. 

787  L.  M. 

ChTvecration  in  View  of  the  Cro**. 

1  When  I  survey  the  wondrous    i 

On  which  the  Prince  of  glory  died, 
My  richest  gain  I  count  but  loss. 

And  pour  contempt  on  all  my  pride. 

2  Forbid  it.  Lord,  that  I  should  I 

Save  in  the  death  of  Christ.  m>  I 
All  the  vain  things  that  charm  ■ 

1  sacrifice  them  to  his  blood. 

3  S^e.  from  nil  head,  his  hands,  his  feet, 

Borrow  and  love  flow  mingled  d 
Did  e'er  inch  love  and  sorrow  d 
Or  thorns  compos**  so  rich  a  crown  ? 

4  Wen  all  the  realm  of  nature  mine. 

That  were  a  pre<"»nt  far  too  small ; 
!      Love  «o  amazing,  so  divin<\ 

Demands  my  soul,  my  life,  my  all. 


140 


CHURCH. 


?88 


C.  M. 


898 


Whom,  having  not  seen,  ye  love. 

1  To  Calv'ry,  Lord,  in  spirit,  now 

Our  weary  souls  repair, 
To  dwell  upon  thy  dying  love, 
And  taste  its  sweetness  there. 

2  Th<>u  suffering  Lamb,  thy  bleeding  wounds, 

With  cords  of  love  divine, 
Hhvc  drawn  our  willing  hearts  to  thee, 
And  linked  our  life  with  thine. 


?S9 


L.  M. 


«<;i 


8T1 


Complete  in  Clirist. 

1  My  soul  complete  in  Jesus  stands; 
It  fears  no  more  the  law's  demands; 
The  smile  of  God  is  sweet  within, 
Where  all  before  was  guilt  and  sin. 

2  Bfy  soul  at  rest  in  Jesus  lives ; 
Accepts  tho  peace  his  pardon  gives; 
lieoeives  the  grace  his  death  secured, 
And  pleads  the  anguish  he  endured. 

3  A  song  of  praise  my  soul  shall  sing, 
To  our  eternal,  glorious  King; 
Shall  worship  humbly  at  his  feet. 
In  whom  alone  it  6tands  complete. 

790  8s  &  7s. 

Atonement  made. 

1  Paschal  Lamb,  by  God  appointed 

All  our  sins  on  thee  were  laid ; 
By  almighty  love  anointed, 
Thou  hast  full  atonement  made. 

2  All  thy  people  are  forgiven, 

Through  the  virtue  of  thy  blood; 
Opened  is  the  gate  of  heaven  ; 
Peace  is  made  'twixt  man  and  God. 

791  S.  M.  8r8 

The  Sacrifice. 

1  Not  all  the  blood  of  beasts, 

On  Jewish  altars  slain, 
Could  give  the  guilty  conscience  peace, 
Or  wash  away  the  stain. 

2  But  Christ,  the  heavenly  Lamb, 

Takes  all  our  sins  away.— 
A  sacrifice  of  nobler  name. 
And  richer  blood  than  they. 

3  My  faitli  would  lay  her  hand 

i  »n  that  dear  head  of  thine 

While  like  a  penitent  I  stand 

And  there  confess  my  sin. 

4  My  soul  looks  back  to  see 

The  burdens  thou  didst  bear. 

When  hanging  on  the  cursed  tree. 

And  hopes  her  guilt  was  there. 


860 


792  8s  &  7s. 

Crying,  Abba,  Father. 

1  "  Abba,  Father,"  we  approach  thee 

In  our  Saviour's  precious  name; 
We,  thy  children,  here  assembling, 

Now  thy  promised  blessings  claim; 
From  our  sins  his  blood  hath  washed  us, 

'Tis  through  him  our  souls  draw  nigh 
And  thy  Spirit  too  hath  taught  us, 

"Abba,  Father,"  thus  to  cry. 

2  Once  as  prodigals  we  wander'd. 

In  our  folly,  far  from  thee ; 
But  thy  grace,  o'er  sin  abounding, 

Rescued  us  from  misery : 
Clothed  in  garments  of  salvation, 

At  thy  table  is  our  place  ; 
We  rejoice,  and  thou  rejoicest, 

In  the  riches  of  thy  grace. 


793 


7s. 

Prayer  for  Christ. 


856 


1  Bread  of  heaven,  on  thee  we  feed, 
For  thy  flesh  is  meat  indeed : 
Ever  let  our  souls  be  fed 

With  this  true  and  living  bread. 

2  Vine  of  heaven,  thy  blood  supplies 
This  blest  cup  of  sacrifice  : 

Lord,  thy  wounds  our  healing  give. 
To  thy  cross  we  look  and  live. 

794  C.  M.  880 

ChrisCs  Love  to  us. 

1  To  our  Redeemer's  glorious  name, 

Awako  the  sacred  song. 
Oh,  may  his  love,— immortal  flame,— 
Tune  every  heart  and  tongue. 

2  His  love,  what  mortal  thought  can  reach, 

What  mortal  tongue  display? 
Imaginations  utmost  stretch 
In  wonder  dies  away. 

3  Dear  Lord,  while  we  adoring  pay 

Our  humble  thanks  to  thee, 
May  even'  heart  with  rapture  say, 
"  The  Saviour  died  for  me." 

795  7s.  ^6 

Prayer  to  Christ. 

1  Jesus,  Master,  hear  me  now, 
While  I  would  renew  my  vow, 
And  record  thy  dying  lovr* : 
Hear,  and  help  me  from  above. 

2  And  as  now  I  eat  and  drink, 
Let  me  truly,  sweetly  think. 
Thou  didst  hang  upon  the  tree, 
Broken,  bleeding  thero  for  me. 


ORDIXATION. 


147 


800 


7%  8s  &  Ta, 

Christ  the  Friend  of  gjJHUn. 

1  One  there  is.  above  all  other*. 

Well  deserves  the  Dame  of  Friend; 
His  is  love  beyond  a  brother's, 

Costly,  free,  and  knows  no  end. 

2  Which  of  all  our  friends,  to  MT«  us 

lid  <-r  would  have  wed  his  blood? 
But  our  Savio\ir  died,  to  have  us 
Reconciled  in  him  to  God. 

3  When  he  lived  on  earth,  abasdd, 

Friend  of  sinners  was  his  name; 
H  m \  abore  all  irlory  raised, 
He  rejoices  in  the  same.  - 


797 


C.  M. 


Praise  to  Clirist. 

1  To  kirn  who  loved  the  souls  of  men, 

And  washed  us  in  his  blood, 

To  royal  honors  raised  our  head, 

And  made  us  priests  to  God,— 

2  To  him  let  every  tongue  be  praise, 

And  every  heart  be  love. 
All  greatful  honors  paid  on  earth. 
And  nobler  songs  above. 


798 


8s,  7s,  &  4. 


806 


After  Communion. 

1  Now  in  parting.  Father,  bless  us; 

Saviour,  still  thy  peace  bestow; 
Gracious  Comforter,  be  with  us. 
As  we  from  thy  table  go. 

Bless  us,  bless  us, 
Father,  Son,  and  Spirit  now. 

2  Bless  us  here,  while  still  as  strangers 

Onward  to  our  home  we  more; 
Bless  us  with  eternal  blessings. 
In  our  Father's  house  above. 

Ever,  ever. 
Dwelling  in  the  light  of  love. 


99 


S.  M. 


S79 


Blessed  Feast. 

1  Sweet  feast  of  love  divine; 

'Tis  grace  that  makc<  u*  fr<*p 
To  feed  upon  thi*  bread  and  wine, 
In  memory,  Lord,  of  thee. 

2  Oh.  if  this  glimpse  of  love 

Ts  so  divinely  swe^t, 
What  will  it  be,  0  Lo-d.  above 
Thy  gladdening  smile  to  meet? 

3  To  pee  thee  face  to  face. 

Thy  perfect  likenes*  wear. 
And  all  thy  ways  of  wondrou*  crace 
Through  endiess  years  declare  ? 


803 


OKD1XATIOX. 

800  L.  M. 

The  great  Commi*xinn. 

1  "Go, preach  my  gospel,*1  "alth  the  Lord; 

"  Bid  th«>  whole  earth  im  _ 
Heahall  be  Bared  thai  truata  my  word 

And  he  condemned  who'll  n  t  b<  liere. 

2  "  I'll  make  your  great  commission  known; 

And  ye  shall  prove  niv  gospel  true. 
By  all  the  works  that  I  bare  d 

By  all  the  wonders  ye  shall  do. 
?,  "  T'  ach  all  the  nations  mv  command* : 

I'm  with  you  till  the  world  shall  end; 
All  power  is  trusted  in  my  hands; 

I  can  destroy,  and  I  defend." 

4  He  spake,  and  light  shone  round  his  head: 
I  >n  a  bright  cloud  to  heaven  he 
They  to  the  farthest  nations  tnprt 
The  grace,  of  their  ascended  God. 


801 


S.  M. 


Jfiatiajra  the  Bearers  of  good  Tiding*. 

1  How  beauteous  are  their  feet 

Who  stand  on  Eton's  hill; 

"Who  bring  salvation  on  their  tongues. 
And  words  of  peace  reveal  ! 

2  How  charming  is  tin  ir  voice ! 

How  sweet  their  tidings  are  ! 

"Zion,  behold  thy  Saviour  King; 

He  reigns  and  triumphs  here. 

3  How  happy  are  our  ears, 

That  hear  this  joyful  sound, 
"Which  kings  and  prophets  waited  for. 
And  sought,  but  never  found  I 

4  How  blessed  are  our  eye". 

That  see  this  heavenly  light ! 
Prophets  and  kings  desired  it  long. 
But  died  without  the  sight. 

5  The  watchmen  join  their  voice, 

And  tuneful  notes  employ  ; 
Jerusalem  breaks  forth  in  songs, 
And  deserts  learn  the  joy. 

6  Th<->  Lord  makes  bare  his  arm 

Through  all  the  earth  abroad; 
Let  every  nation  now  behold 
Their  Saviour  and  their  God. 

802  L.  M.  .  SS3 

Prayer  for  a  Minister's  Sweets. 
1  Father  of  mercies,  bow  thine  ear, 

Attentive  to  OUT  earnest  prayer; 

We  plead  for  those  who  plead  for  thee  ; 

Successful  pleaders  may  they  be, 
1  Jlovr  crent  their  wn^k  !  h*vw  va«t  their  charge ! 

Do  thou  their  anxious  souls  enlarge 
Their  best  endowments  .ire  our  gain  : 
We  share  the  blessings  they  obtain. 


us 


CHURCH. 


Z  Oh,  clothe  with  energy  divine 

a  cirds  ;  and  let  tho-e  words  be  thine  ; 

To  them  thy  sacred  truth  reveal ; 
Suppress  their  tear,  inflame  their  zeal. 

I  Teach  them  to  sow  the  precious  seed  ; 
Teach  them  thy  chosen  flock  to  feed  ; 
Teach  them  immortal  souls  to  gain, — 
And  thus  reward  their  toil  and  pain. 

5  Let  thronging  multitudes  around 
Hear  from  their  lips  tne  joyful  sound, 
In  humble  strains  thy  grace  implore, 
And  feel  thy  Spirit's  living  power. 


S05 


S03  6s  &  4s. 

Prayer  for  a  Minister, 

1  0  holy  Lord,  our  God, 

By  lijdvenly  hosts  adored, 

Hear  us,  we  pray: 
To  thee  tho  cherubim, 
Angels  and  seraphim, 
Unceasin*  praises  bring, 

Their  homage  pay. 

2  Here  give  thy  word  success, 
And  this  thy  servant  bies*s; 

His  labors  own; 
And  while  the  pinner's  Friend 
His  life  and  words  commend, 
Thy  holy  Spirit  send. 

And  make  him  known. 

3  }Iav  even'  passing  year 

happy  still  appear 
Than  this  glad  day: 
With  numbers  fill  the  place. 
A  lorn  thy  saints  with  grace, 
Thy  truth  may  all  embrace, 
O  Lord,  we  pray. 


894 


sot 


L.M. 


Tlianl:*  for  the  Ministry. 

1  F  tfher  of  mercies,  in  thy  house 
We  pay  our  homage  and  our  TOWS, 
White  with  a  grateful  heart  we  share 
These  pledges  of  our  Saviour's  care. 

2  The  Saviour,  when  to  heaven  he  rose 
In  Bpleudid  triumph  o'er  his  foes, 
Conferred  his  gifts  on  men  below; 

And  wide  his  royal  bounties  flow. 

3  Hence  sprung  th'  apostle's  honored  name, 
Sa  red  beyond  all  earthly  lame; 

In  lowlier  forms  to  bless  our  eyes. 
Our  pastors  hence  and  teachers  rise. 

4  S  i  shall  the  bright  succession  run 
Through  latest  courses  of  the  sun; 
While  numerous  churches,  by  their  care, 
Sha.i  rise  and  flourish,  large  and  fair. 


0.  M. 

Watching  for  Souls. 


COS 


1  Let  Zion's  watchmen  all  awake, 

Anil  take  th'  alarm  they  give; 
Now  let  them  from  the  mouth  of  God 
Their  solemn  charge  receive. 

2  'Tis  not  a  cause  of  small  import 

The  pastor's  care  demands: 
But  what  might  till  an  angel's  heart, 
And  filled  a  Saviour's  hands. 

3  They  watch  for  souls,  for  which  tho  Lord 

Did  heavenly  bliss  forego.— 
For  souls,  which  must  forever  live. 
In  rapture  or  in  woe. 

4  May  they  that  Jesus  whom  they  preach, 

Their  own  Redeemer,  see ; 

And  watch  thou  daily  o'er  their  souls. 
That  they  may  watch  for  thee. 

806  10s  &  4s. 

Charge  to  the  Ministry. 

1  Apostles  of  the  ri<en  Christ,  go  fcrth  ; 

Let  love  compel. 
Go,  acd  in  risen  power  proclaim  his  w»rth, 
O'er  every  region  of  the  dead,  cold  earth,-^ 

His  glory  t«ll. 

2  Tell  how  he  lived  and  toiled  and  wept  below ; 

Tell  all  his  love; 
Tell  the  dread  wonder*  of  his  awful  woe; 
Teil  how  he  fought  our  fight,  and  smote  our  foe, 

Then  rose  above. 

3  Tell  how  in  weakness  he  was  crucified, 

But  rose  in  power  ; 
WVnt  up  on  high,  accepted,  glorified; 
News  of  his  victory  spread  far  and  wide, 

From  hour  to  hour. 

4  Tell  how  he  sits  at  the  right  hand  of  God 

In  glory  bright. 
Making  the  he  iven  <>l  heavens  his  glad  abode ; 
Tell  how  he  comeih  with  the  iron  rod 

His  foes  to  smite. 

5  Tell  how  his  kingdom  shall  thro'  ages  stand, 

And  never  cea-e; 
Fnreadinc  lir;e  sunshine  over  every  land, 
All  nations  bowing  to  his  high  command, 

Great  Prince  of  peace. 


807 


L.  M. 

A  Pastor  welcomed. 


888 


1  We  bid  thee  welcome  in  the  name 

Of  Jesus,  our  exalted  Head: 
Come  as  a  servant:  so  he  came; 
And  we  receive  thee  in  his  stead. 

2  Come  as  a  shepherd :  guard  and  keep 

This  fold  from  Satan  and  from  sin; 

Nourish  the  lambs,  and  feed  the  sheep, 

The  wounded  heal,  the  lost  bring  in. 


OKDINATIOX. 


U'J 


•  itchman  •  take  thy  stand 
■  \\  tower  on  Ziou'i  height ; 
And  when  the  Kword  Bosses  on  the  land, 

Wan  us  to  fly,  or  teach  to  tight. 

M  a  teacher  sent  from  God, 
jjed  his  whole  counsel  to  declare; 

Litt  '•'-  r  our  ranks  the  prophets  rod, 
While  we  uphold  thy  hands  with  prayer. 

5  Come  as  a  messenger  of  pea^e, 

I  with  the  >pirit,  rind  with  love  ; 
Live  to  behold  our  large  Em 

And  die  to  meet  us  all  above. 

808  L.  M.  s;a 

A  Blessing  sought  upon  a  Pastor, 

1  And  now  the  solemn  deed  is  doM  | 
The  vow  is  pledged;  the  toil  begun  : 
Seal  thou,  o  God,  the  choice  above. 
And  ratify  the  pledge  oflove. 

2  The  shepherd  of  thy  people  bleat; 
Gird  him  with  thy  own  holiness; 
In  duty  may  hi*  pleasure  be, 
His  glory  in  his  zeal  ior  thee. 

3  Here  let  the  ardent  prayer  arise, 
Faith  hx  its  grasp  beyond  the  skies, 
The  tear  of  penitence  be  shed. 
And  myriads  to  the  Saviour  led. 

809  L.  M.  8M8 

Blessings  desired  for  a  Pastor. 

1  'Tisdone—  th'  important  act  is  done — 

Heaven, earth, its  solemn  purport  know: 
Its  fruits,  when  time  its  race  has  run, 
Shall  through  eternal  ages  flow. 

2  The  covenants  of  this  sacred  hour. 

Great  Shepherd  of  thy  people,  seal; 
Spirit  of  grace,  diffuse  thy  power. 

Our  vows  accept,  thy  might  reveal. 

3  Behold  our  guide,  and  df-ign  to  crown 

His  toils,  O  Lamb  of  God,  with  love, 
His  lips  inspire:  each  effort  own  : 
Breaihe,  dwell  withiu  iiiui,  tjeaveuly  Dove. 

4  B-hnM  hi«  eh*rfe:  wh*t  we-iUh  *h*ll  d*re 

With  its  most  priceless  worth  to  vie? 
Sun-«,  BrstewM.  worM-;.— how  mean  trier  Mre, 
Compared  with  suuls,  that  cannot  die ! 

5  Oh.  when,  before  the  judgment-s*»at. 

The  wicked  quake  in  dread  despair, 
May  we.  all  reverent  at  thy  feet. 
Pastor  and  flock,  find  mercy  there. 


2  For  pastors  may  thy  nam  •  be  1 

Who  teach  tl  I  the  Lord ; 

On  deacons  may  thy  favor  rest, 
ii  according  to  thy  word. 

3  While  they  their  works  assigned  fulfil, 

Oh,  nijy   Ui'ir  fcoul-*  wi;n  ^-race  !••;  CVWed, 

i      And  patience,  sympathy,  and  zeal, 

With  pseefcness,  in  their  lives  abound. 

4  And  wh^n  their  service  here  i*  done, 

Their  labors  arid  the!  r  confiid  - 
I      Then  may  they  wait  before  thy  throne, 

In  heaven  to  praise  thee  evernior*.-. 

811  S.  M. 

Look  ye  out  Hen  of  honest  Report. 

1  0  Jesus,  in  this  solemn  how, 

Be  with  thy  people  h<  re; 
Let  thine  authority  and  power 
To  rule  thy  church  appear. 

2  Oh.  may  the  choice  which  we  hav<»  mad-.- 

By  thee  be  ratified; 
Thy  servants'  ttneai  b<>  displayed, 

As  they  are  further  tried. 

3  With  faithfulness  may  they  fulfil 

The  office  in  their  hands, 

And  seek  to  know  and  do  thy  will 
In  all  that  will  domands. 


810 


L.  M. 


MS 

Prayer  for  Pastors  and  Deacons. 

1  Gr*at  King  of  saints,  enthroned  on  high, 

Under  thy  care  thy  churches  live: 

Thou  do^t  their  various  wants  supply, 

And  well-appointed  elders  give. 


812 


L.  M. 


2  61 


Prayer  for  more  Laborers. 

1  Lord  of  the  harvest,  bend  thine  ear, 
In  Zion's  heritage  appear; 

Oh  1  send  forth  laboreri  filb  d  with  zeal, 
Swift  to  obey  their  Master's  will. 

2  Our  lifted  eyes,  0  Lord,  behold 

The  ripening  harvest  tinged  with  cold; 
Wide  fields  are  opening  to  our  view, 
The  work  is  great,  the  laboreri  few. 

3  Led  by  thine  own  almighty  hand. 
Let  Zion's  pons,  in  many  %  band, 
Arise  to  Ideas  the  dying  race. 

As  heralds  of  redeeming  grace. 

813  C.  ML 

Zeal  for  Souls. 

1  Oh,  still  in  accents  sweet  and  strong 

Hounds  forth  the  anci<-nt  word  — 
"  More  reapers  for  white  harrest  fields, 
More  laborers  for  the  L'^rd." 

2  We  h*>ar  the  call :  in  dreams  no  moro 

In  •elri'.h  ease  we  lie. 
But  girded  for  our  Father's  work, 
Go  forth  beneath  his  sky. 

3  When  prophets'  word,  and  marty-- 

And  prayers  of  saints  were  n  wn, 

We.  to  their  labors  entering  in. 
Would  reap  where  they  have  strown. 


262 


150 


814 


CHURCH. 


REVIVALS. 

7s.  6l. 


Prayer  for  the  Unconverted. 

1  Saved  ourselves  by  Jesus'  blood, 
I>t  us  now  draw  nigh  to  God ; 
Many  round  us  blindly  stray ; 
Moved  with  pity,  let  us  pray, — 
Tray  that  tliey  who  now  are  blind 
Soon  the  way  of  truth  may  find. 

2  Lord,  awaken  all  around. 

Let  them  know  the  joyful  pound; 
Slaves  to  Satan  heretofore, 
Let  them  now  be  slaves  no  more; 
Lord,  we  turn  our  eyes  to  thee; 
Bet  the  captive  sinner  free. 

3  Glorious  things  of  thee  are  told, 
What  thine  arm  has  wrought  of  old; 
Thousands  once  its  power  confessed; 
Oh,  for  seasons  like  the  past! 

Lord,  revive  the  former  days; 

Thine  the  power,  and  thine  the  praise. 


815 


L.  M. 

Return,  0  God  of  Hosts. 


8S5 


1  Lord,  in  the  temples  of  thy  grace 
Thy  saints  behold  thy  smiling  face; 
A  nd  oft  have  seen  thy  glory  shine, 
With  power  and  majesty  divine. 

2  Come,  dearest  Lord,  thy  children  cry, 
Our  graces  droop,  our  comforts  die; 
Return,  and  let  thy  glories  rise 
Again  to  our*admiring  eyes. 

3  Till  filled  with  light  and  joy  and  love, 
Thy  courts  below,  like  those  above, 
Triumphant  hallelujahs  rai^e, 

Aud  heaven  and  earth  resound  thy  praise. 


816 


C.  M. 


297 


Converting  Grace  implored. 

1  Come.  Lord,  in  mercy  come  again, 

With  thy  converting  power; 

The  fields  of  Zion  thirst  for  rain, 

Oh,  send  a  gracious  shower. 

2  Our  hearts  are  filled  with  sore  distress, 

While  sinners  all  around 
Are  pressing  on  to  endless  death, 
And  no  relief  is  found. 

3  Dear  Saviour,  come  with  quickening  power, 

Thy  mourning  people  cry; 
Salvation  bring  in  mercy's  hour, 
Nor  let  the  sinner  die. 

4  Once  more  let  converts  throng  thy  house, 

And  shouts  of  victory  raise; 
Then  shall  our  griefs  be  turned  to  joy, 
And  sighs,  to  songs  of  praise. 


817  S.  M.  e84 

Revival  desired. 

1  Revive  thy  work,  0  Lord, 

Thy  mighty  arm  make  bare; 
Speak  with  the  voice  that  wakes  the  dead. 
And  make  thy  people  hear. 

2  Revive  thy  work,  0  Lord, 

Create  soul-thirst  for  thee. 
And  hungering  for  the  bread  of  life. 
Oh,  may  our  spirits  be ! 

3  Revive  thy  work,  0  Lord, 

Exalt  thy  precious  name; 
And,  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  our  love 
For  thee  and  thine  inflame. 

4  Revive  thy  work,  0  Lord 

And  give  refreshing  showers. 

The  glory  shall  be  all  thine  own, 

The  blessing,  Lord,  be  ours. 

818  S.  M.  gg4 

Prayer  for  a  Revival  of  Religion* 

1  0  Lord,  thy  work  revive 

In  Zion's  gloomy  hour, 
And  let  our  dying  graces  live 
Ry  thy  restoring  power. 

2  Oh,  let  thy  chosen  few 

Awake  to  earnest  prayer; 
Their  sacred  vows  again  renew, 
And  walk  in  filial  fear. 

3  Thy  Spirit  then  will  speak 

Through  lips  of  feeble  clay. 
Till  hearts  of  adamant  shall  break, 
Till  rebels  shall  obey. 

4  Now  lend  thy  gracious  ear; 

Now  listen  to  our  cry; 
Oh,  come  and  bring  salvation  near; 
Our  souls  on  thee  rely. 

819  L.  M.  mm 

Prayer  for  the  Increase  of  the  Church. 

1  Hear,  gracious  Sovereign,  from  thy  throne, 
And  send  thy  various  blessings  down  : 
While  by  thy  children  thou  art  sought. 
Attend  the  prayer  thy  word  hath  taught. 

2  Come,  sacred  Spirit,  from  above, 
And  fill  the  coldest  heart  with  love  : 
Oh,  turn  to  flesh  the  flinty  stone. 

And  let  thy  sovereign  power  be  known. 

3  Speak  thou,  and  from  the  haughtiest  eye? 
Shall  floods  of  contrite  sorrow  rise; 
While  all  their  glowing  souls  are  borne 
To  seek  that  grace  wh.ch  now  they  scorn. 

4  Oh,  let  a  holy  flock  await 

In  crowds  around  thy  temple  gate; 
Each  pressing  on  with  zeal  to  be 
A  living  sacrifice  to  thee. 


REVIVALS. 


151 


820 


i  7s. 


Give  Times  of  Refreshing. 

1  Father,  for  thy  promised  bl<  •Mng, 

Still  we  plead  before  thy  throne; 
the  times  of  sweet  refreshing, 
Which  can  come  from  thee  alone. 

2  Blessed  earnests  th<>u  hast  given. 

But  in  these  we  would  n<>t  re>t: 
Bl  Using!  still  witli  thee  are  hidden, 
Pour  them  forth,  and  make  us  blest. 

3  Prayer  ascendeth  to  thee  ever, 

Answer.  Father,  answer  prayer;       « 
D    ->.  oh,  hli-^s  each  weak  endeavor, 
Blood-bought  pardon  to  declare. 

4  Give  reviving,  givo  refreshing. 

Give  the  lnked-tor  jubilee : 
T    thyself  may  crowds  be  pressing, 
Bringing  glory  unto  thee. 


S21 


L.  M. 


27 


823 


r.  m. 


188 


The  Breath  of  the  Spirit  desired. 

1  Spirit  of  everlasting  grace. 

Infinite  source  of  life,  come  down  ! 
These  tombi  unlock,  these  dead  upraise. 

Thy  glorious  power  and  love  mate  Known. 

2  Breathe  o'er  this  valley  of  the  dead. 

Bend  forth  thy  quickening  might  abroad, 

Till  rising  from  their  tombs,  they  spread 
In  full  array,  — the  host  of  God. 

3  Thy  heritage  lies  desolate, 

An  1  all  thy  pleasant  places  mourn; 
Oh.  look  upon  our  low  estate; 
In  loving-kindness,  Lord,  return. 

■   4  Now  let  thy  glory  be  revealed: 

Now  let  thy  presence  with  us  r^t; 

IOh,  heal  us.  and  we  shall  be  healed; 
Oh,bict>»  us,  and  we  shall  be  blast* 

832  S.  If.  SS4 

"  Descend  in  all  thy  Poirer.'1 

1  Lord  God.  the  Bohr  Ghost, 

In  this  accepted  hour, 
Ai  -"I  the  day  of  Pentec 

Descend  in  all  thy  power. 

2  Like  mighty  rushing  wind 

Upon  the  wares  iK-neath. 
More  with  one  impulse  evorr  mind; 
One  soul,  one  feeling  breathe. 

3  The  young,  the  old.  inspire 

With  wisdom  from  above: 
And  give    ua  heart*  and  tongues  of  fire.  ' 
To  pray  and  praise  and  love. 

4  Spirit  of  light,  explore 

Ami  chase  our  gloom  away. 
With  lustre  shining  more  and  more 

Unto  the  perfect  day. 


887 


Joy  in  Revival. 

1  The  Lord  into  hi*  garden  comes. 
The  ..pices  yield  their  rich  perfumes, 

The  lilies  grow  and  thrive  ; 
Refreshing  showers  of  grace  divine, 
From  Jesus  tlow  to  every  vine, 

And  make  the  dead  revive. 

2  Oh.  that  this  dry  and  barren  ground 
In  spring*  of  water  may  abound, 

A  fruitful  soil  been—I 
The  desert  bkossosas  like  ti 
When  Jesus  conquers  all  his  foes. 

And  makes  his  people  one. 

3  The  glorious  time  is  rolling  on, 
The  gracious  work  is  now  begun. 

My  soul  a  witiv  ■    - 
Gome  taste  and  see  the  pardon  free 
To  all  mankind,  as  well  a*  me  : 

Who  come  to  Christ  may  live. 

524  8s,  7s,  ft  4. 

Prayer  for  Revival. 

1  Saviour,  visit  thy  plantation, 

Grant  us.  Lord,  a  gracious  rain; 
All  will  come  to  desolation. 
L'nless  thou  return  again. 

Lord,  revive  us; 
All  our  help  must  come  from  thee. 

2  Keep  no  longer  at  a  distance. 

Shine  upon  us  from  on  hign, 
Lc*t,  for  want  of  thine  assistance. 
Every  plant  should  droop  and  die. 

Lord,  revive  us; 
All  our  help  must  come  from  thee. 

3  Let  our  mutual  love  be  fervent. 

Make  us  prevalent  in  pra 
Let  each  one  esteemed  thy  •errant 
Shun  the  world"*  bewitching  snares. 

L>>rd,  revive  u«; 
All  our  help  must  come  from  thee. 

4  Break  the  tempter's  fatal  power; 

Turn  the  stony  heart  to  Dean; 
And  begin,  from  this  good  hour, 
To  revive  thy  work  afresh. 

Lord,  revive  us; 
All  our  help  must  come  f r  m  thee. 

525  8s,  7s,  &  3.  m 

Longing  for  Divine  Favor. 

1  Lord.  I  hear  of  showers  of  blessing 

Thou  art  scattering,  full  and  free,— 
Showers,  the  thirsty  land  refreshing; 
Let  some  droppings  fall  on  me.— 
Even  me. 

2  Paw  me  not.  0  God,  our  Father. 

Sinful  though  my  heart  may  be; 
Thou  might'st  leave  me.  but  the  rather 
Let  thy  mercy  light  on  me.— 

Even  me. 


152 


CHURCH. 


3  Pass  me  not,  0  gracious  Saviour; 

Let  me  live  and  cling  to  thee; 
For  Fm  longing  for  thy  favor; 
"Whilst  thou  'rt  calling,  oh,  call  me,— 
Even  me. 

4  Pass  me  not,  0  mighty  Spirit ; 

Thou  canst  make  the  blind  to  see, 
Witnesser  of  Jesus'  merit, 
Speak  some  word  of  power  to  me,— 
Even  me. 

5  Love  of  God,  so  pure  and  changeless ; 

Blood  of  Christ,  so  rich,  so  tree; 
Grace  of  God,  so  strong  and  boundless; 
Magnify  it  all  in  me,— 

Even  me. 


826 


6s  &  10s. 


258 

Wilt  thou  not  visit  me? 

1  Wilt  thou  not  visit  me  ? 

The  plant  be-iie  me  feels  thy  gentle  dew  ; 
Each  blade  of  grass  I  see,  [drew. 

From  thy  deep  earth  its  quickening  moisture 

2  Wilt  thou  not  vi^it  me  ? 

Thy  moruin?  calls  on  me  with  cheering  tone; 
And  every  hill  and  tree 
Lift  but  one  voice,  the  voice  of  thee  alone. 

3  Come,  for  I  need  thy  love, 

More  than  the  flower  the  dew,  or  grass  the  rain  ; 
Come,  like  thy  holy  dove, 
And  let  m^  in  tu'y  sight  rejoice  to  live  again. 

4  Ye«,  thou  wilt  vi-it  me  : 

Nor  plant,  nor  tree,  thine  eye  delights  so  well 
A*  when,  from  sin  set  free, 
Hun's  spirit  comes  with  thine  in  peace  to  dwell. 

827  S.  M.  8T8 

Ingratitude  deplored. 

1  Is  this  the  kind  return  ? 

Are  these  the  thanks  we  owe, 
Thus  to  abuse  eternal  love, 
Whence  all  our  blessings  flow? 

2  To  what  a  stubborn  frame 

Has  sin  reduced  our  mind  ! 
What  strange,  rebellious  wretches  we  ! 
And  God  as  strangely  kind. 

3  Turn,  turn  us,  mighty  God, 

And  mould  our  souls  afresh  ; 
Break,  -ove-eiu'n  grace,  the<e  hearts  of  stone, 
And  give  us  hearts  of  flesh. 

4  Let  past  ingratitude 

Provoke  our  weeping  eyes. 
And  hourly,  as  n^w  mercies  fall, 
Let  hourly  thanks  arise. 


828 


7s. 


295 


My  Sheep  hear  my  Voice. 
1  Jesus,  seek  thy  wandering  sheep; 
Bring  me  back  and  lead  and  keep; 
Take  on  thee  my  every  care, 
Bear  me,  on  thy  bosom  bear. 


2  Let  me  know  my  Shepherd's  voice  ; 
More  and  more  in  thee  rejoice; 
More  and  more  of  thee  receive; 
Ever  in  thy  Spirit  live,— 

3  Live  till  all  thy  life  I  know, 
Foll'wing  thee,  my  Lord,  below; 
Gladly  tben  from  earth  remove; 
Gathered  to  the  fold  above. 

4  Oh.  that  I  at  last  may  stand 

^  ith  the  sheep  at  thy  right  hand. 
Take  the  crown  so  freely  given, 


293 


lone  nit  crown  so  ireeiy  givi 
Enter  in  by  thee  to  heaven ! 

829  C.  M. 

Pardoning  Love. 

1  How  oft,  alas,  this  wretched  heart 

Has  wandered  from  the  Lord ! 
How  oft  my  roving  thoughts  depart, 
Forgetiul  of  his  word! 

2  Yet  sovereign  Mercy  calls.  "  Return  P 

Bear  Lord,  and  may  I  come  ? 

My  vile  ingratitude  I  mourn; 

Oh.  take  the  wanderer  home. 

3  And  canst  thou,  will  thou,  yet  forgive, 

And  bid  my  crimes  remove  .' 

And  shall  a  pardoned  rebel  live 

To  speak  thy  wondrous  love  ? 

4  Thy  pardoning  love,  so  free  so  sweet, 

Blest  Saviour,  I  adore ; 
Oh.  keep  me  at  thy  sacred  feet, 
And  let  me  rove  no  more. 

830  L.  M.  S85 

Dear  Lord,  to  thee  I  would  return. 

1  Ah,  wretched,  vile,  ungrateful  heart, 
That  can  from  Jesus  thus  depart; 
Thus  fond  of  trifles,  vainly  rove, 
Forgetful  of  a  Saviour's  love. 

2  Dear  Lord,  to  thee  I  would  return, 
And  at  thy  feet  repenting  mourn  : 
There  let  me  view  thy  p  .rdoning  love, 
And  never  from  thy  sight  remove. 

3  Oh,  let  thy  love,  with  sweet  control, 
Bind  every  passion  of  my  soul ; 
Bid  even'  vain  desire  depart. 

And  dwell  forever  in  my  heart. 

831  lis. 

The  Matter  it  coming. 

1  The  Master  U  cominc.  he  calleth  for  thee, 

And  lov'd  ones  are  han'ning  thrir  Saviour  to  see; 
He's  full  of  compassion,  why  will  you  delay? 
He's  calling,  still  calling,  oh,  conic,  come  away  ! 

The  Muster  is  coiubig.  he  calleth  for  thee; 

Come,  trust  in  his  mercy,  aalvstion  is  free. 


2S3 


REVIVALS. 


1*8 


The  Master  ll  coming.  rMcftrc  him  and  live; 
On.  trill  you  not  tru»t  hiru  your  sins  to 
on  Calrary'a  cro»*.  amid  anguish  nnd  p:»iu, 
Thy  rinwm  wn<  purchased  »keu  Jv>u«  was  slain. 

ler  U  coming,  he  calleth  to-day  : 
Awake  from  ihy  ■lumber*,  to  labor  and  pray  ; 
The  morning  is  breaking,  the  DOOn-tidc  is  n-ar, 
And  evening  *  dark  shadows  will  quickly  appear. 
4  The  Master  is  coming,  to  call  from  the  grave 
His  li  \  .1  oiit-s  to  glory  ;  be  *  mighty  to  mi  •• 
And  all  who  t>elieve  him  in  rapture  shall  sing 
Salvation  thro'  Je*us,  our  Master  and  king. 

832  lis.  B88 

Slumbering  Professors  exhorted. 

1  Why  deep  we.  my  brethren?  come,  let  us  nrise; 
Oh,  why  >liuuld  we  slumber  iu  sight  of  the  prize  '.' 
Sulvatiou  is  nearer,  our  days  are  far  spent; 

Oh,  let  us  be  active;  awake,  and  repent. 

2  Oh,  how  can  we  slumber  ?  the  Master  is  come, 
Aud  calling  on  sinners  to  nee*  them  a  home  ; 
The  Spirit  and  Bride  now  in  coucert  unite. 
The  weary  they  welcome,  the  careless  invite. 

3  Oh.  how  can  we  slumber,  when  so  much  wns  done, 
To  purchase  salvation,  by  Jesus,  the  Sou? 
Now  mercy  is  proffered,  and  justice  displayed, 
Now  God  can  be  houored  and  sinners  be  saved. 


835 


833 


S.  M. 


270 


Joy  in  the  Salvation  of  Sinners. 

1  Who  can  forbear  toeing, 

Who  can  refuse  to  praise, 
When  Zion'fl  high,  celestial  King, 
His  saving  power  displays'.'— 

2  When  dinners  at  his  feet, 

By  mercy  conquered,  fall? 
When  grace  and  truth  and  justice  meet, 
And  peace  unites  them  all? 
:;  Who  can  forbear  to  praise 
Our  high, celestial  King, 
When  sovereign,  rich,  redeeming  grace 
Invites  our  tongues  to  sing? 

834  8s  &  5s.  886 

Pass  me  not. 

1  Pass  me  not,  0  gentle  Saviour, 

Hear  my  humble  cry  ; 
While  on  others  thou  art  smiling, 
Do  not  pass  me  by. 

2  Let  me  at  a  throne  of  mercy 

Find  a  sweet  relief; 
Kneeling  there  in  deep  contrition, 
Help  my  unbelief. 

3  Trusting  only  in  thy  merit, 

Would  I  seek  thy  face; 
Heal  my  wounded,  broken  spirit; 
Save  me  by  thy  grace. 

4  Thou,  the  spring  of  all  my  comfort. 

More  than  life  to  me. 
Whom  have  Ion  earth  besid<^thee? 
Whom  in  heaven  but  thee? 


S.  M. 


870 


Sin  confessed. 

1  Once  more  we  meet  to  pray. 

Once  more  our  guilt  conl  <m  : 
Turn  not.  <>  Lord,  Thin*'  ear  away 
From  creatures  in  d. 

2  Our  sins  to  heaven  ascend. 

And  there  for  vengeance  i  ry  ; 
0  God,  behold  the  sinner's  Friend, 
Who  intercedes  on  high. 

3  Though  we  are  vile  indeed, 

And  well  deserve  thy  curse, 

The  merits  of  thy  Son  we  ph-ad, 

Who  lived  and  died  for  u.->. 

4  Now  let  thy  bosom  yearn, 

As  it  hath  done  before ; 
Return  to  us.  0  God,  return, 
And  ne'er  forsake  us  more. 


836 


L.  M. 


285 


The  icandering  Soul  exhorted. 

1  Return,  my  wandering  soul,  return, 

And  seek  an  injured  Father's  lace; 

Those  warm  desires  that  in  thee  burn 

Were  kindled  by  redeeming  grace. 

2  Return,  my  wandering  soul,  return. 

And  seek  a  Father's  melting  heart; 
His  pitying  eyes  thy  grief  discern. 
His  heavenly  balm  shall  heal  thy  smart. 

3  Return,  my  wandering  soul,  return  ; 

Thy  dying  Saviour  bids  thee  live  ; 
Go,  view  his  bleeding  side,  and  learn 
How  freely  Jesus  can  forgive. 

4  Return,  my  wandering  soul,  return, 

And  wipe  away  the  falling  tear  ; 
'Ti-<  God  who  says,  '*  No  longer  mourn  ;  *! 
'Tis  Mercy's  voice  invites  thee  near. 


837 


S.  M 


271 


"All  Things  are  ready.'* 

1  "  All  things  are  ready,"— come, 

Come  to  the  6upper  spread  ; 
Come,  rich  and  poor,  come,  old  and  young, 
Come  and  be  richly  fed. 

2  "  All  things  are  ready,"— come, 

The  invitation's  given. 
Through  him  who  now  in  glory  sits 
At  God's  right  hand  in  heaven. 

Z  "All  things  are  ready."— come. 
The  door  is  open  wide; 
Oh,  feast  upon  the  love  of  God, 
For  Christ,  his  Son,  has  died. 

4  "  All  tilings  are  ready,"— come, 
To-morrow  may  Dot  be  ; 
0  sinner,  cone,  the  Saviour  waits 
This  hour  to  welcome  thee! 


> 


154 


CHURCH, 


CONVERTS    WELCOMED. 

838  C.  M.  87; 

Converts  welcomed. 

1  Come  in,  thou  blessed  of  the  Lord, 

Stranger  nor  foe  art  thou  : 
"We  welcome  thee  with  warm  accord, 
Our  friend,  our  brother  now. 

2  The  hand  of  fellowship,  the  heart 

Of  love,  we  offer  thee  : 
Leaving  the  world,  thou  dost  but  part 
From  lies  and  vanity. 


839 


L.  M. 


283 


On  receiving  new  Members. 
4  Kindred  in  Christ,  for  his  dear  sake, 
A  hearty  welcome  here  receive; 
May  we  together  now  partake 
The  joys  which  only  he  can  give. 

2  May  he,  by  whose  kind  care  we  meet, 

Send  his  good  Spirit  from  above, 
Make  our  communications  sweet, 
And  cause  our  hearts  to  burn  with  love. 

3  Forgotten  be  each  wordly  theme, 

When  Christians  see  each  other  thus; 
We  only  wish  to  speak  of  him 
Who  lived  and  died  and  reigns  for  us. 

4  We'll  talk  of  all  he  did  and  said 

And  suffered  for  us  here  below. 

The  path  he  marked  for  us  to  trend, 

And  what  lie's  doing  for  us  now. 

9  Thus,  as  the  moments  pass  away, 
Well  love  and  wonder  and  adore, 
And  long  to  see  the  glorious  day 
When  we  shall  meet  to  part  no  more. 


840 


L.  M. 


Come  in,  thou  blessed  of  the  Lord. 

1  Come  in,  thou  blessed  of  the  Lord  ; 

I  >h.  come  in  Jesus'  precious  name; 
We  welcome  thee  with  one  accord, 
And  trust  the  Saviour  does  the  same. 

2  Those  joys  which  earth  cannot  afford 

We'll  seek  in  fellowship  to  prove, 
Joined  in  one  spirit  to  our  Lord, 
Together  bound  by  mutual  love. 

3  And  while  we  pass  this  vale  of  tears, 

We'll  make  our  joys  and  sorrows  known ; 
We'll  share  each  other1!  hopes  and  fears, 
And  count  a  brother's  case  our  own. 

4  Once  more  our  welcome  we  repeat; 

Receive  assurance  of  our  love; 
Oh,  may  we  all  together  meet 
Around  the  throne  of  God  above. 


841 


IS.  h 

The  Convert's  Choice. 

1  People  of  the  living  God, 

I  have  sought  the  world  around, 
Paths  of  sin  and  sorrow  trod, 
Peace  and  comfort  nowhere  found. 

2  Now  to  you  my  spirit  turns,— 

Turns,  a  fugitive  unblest ; 
Brethren,  where  your  altar  burns, 
Oh,  receive  me  into  rest. 

3  Lonely  I  no  longer  roam, 

Like  the  cloud,  the  wind,  the  wave; 
Where  you  dwell  shall  be  my  home, 
Where  you  die  shall  be  my  grave, 

4  Mine  the  God  whom  you  adore; 

Your  Redeemer  shall  be  miue; 
Earth  can  fill  my  soul  no  more; 
Every  idol  I  resign. 


842 


L.  M. 


291 


Prayer  for  Young  Converts. 

1  Jesus,  thou  Shepherd  of  the  sheep, 
Thy  little  flock  in  safety  keep: 

These  lambs  within  thine  arms  now  take, 
Nor  let  them  e'er  thy  fold  forsake. 

2  Secure  them  from  the  scorching  beam, 
And  lead  them  to  the  living  stream; 
In  verdant  pasture  let  them  lie, 

And  watch  them  with  a  shepherd's  eye  I 

3  Oh.  teach  them  to  discern  thy  voice, 
And  in  its  sacred  sound  rejoice; 
From  strangers  may  they  ever  flee, 
And  know  no  other  guide  but  thee. 

4  Lord,  bring  thy  sheep  that  wander  yet. 
And  let  their  number  be  complete  ; 
Then  let  the  flock  from  earth  remove, 
And  reach  the  heavenly  fold  above. 


SUNDAY-SCHOOLS. 


843 


CM. 


The  Jcind  Shepherd. 

1  See  Israel's  gentle  Shepherd  stand, 

With  all-engaging  charms; 
Hark  !  how  he  calls  the  tender  lambs, 
And  folds  them  in  his  arms. 

2  "Permit  them  to  approach,"  he  cries, 

"  Nor  scorn  their  humble  name ; 
For  'twas  to  bless  such  souls  as  these 
The  Lord  of  angels  came." 

3  We  bring  them,  Lord,  by  fervent  prayer, 

And  yield  them  up  to  thee; 
With  humble  tru*t  that  we  are  thine, 
Thine  let  our  offspring  be. 


BUN  DAY- SCHOOLS. 


1M 


bU 


L.  M. 


M 

Praise  offered  by  Children. 
me.  W*  COOM,  with  1< »u<l  acclaim, 
g  the  praise  of  Jesus'  name; 
With  joyful  heart  an«J  smiling  face 
Wo  gather  round  the  throne  of  grace. 

2  And  lowly  bead  to  offer  there, 
Fn»m  infant  lips,  our  humble  prayer 
To  him  who  ttmpk  on  Mary'?  knee, 

.tie  child  as  young  as  we. 

3  We  come,  we  come,  the  sons  to  swell, 
T<>  him  who  loved  our  world  i    well. 
That,  stooping  from  his  Father's  throne* 
He  died  to  claim  it  aa  his  own. 

4  Oh,  thus  may  we  in  heaven  above 
I'nite  in  praises  and  in  love; 

And  still  the  ongeli  till  their  home 
Withjoyfulcry  :  "  They  come,  they  come  ! 


3  Oh,  dear  and  bleseed  Jesus, 

Accept  our  loving  song, 
As  we  now  come  to  praise  thee, 

A  thankful,  happy  throng; 
Am  Wt  recount  thv  story, 

We  wonder  and  adore; 
Oh.  may  we  sing  thy  glory, 

Both  now  and  evermore. 


847 


10  &  lis. 

Breaking  aicay. 


845 


L.  M. 


The  Children  cry,  Hosanna. 

1  Exalted  Jesus,  heavenly  King, 
Angels  to  thee  their  offerings  bring; 
And  yet  thou  scornest  not  the  praise. 
The  simple  song  that  children  raise. 

2  And  hast  thou  deigned  from  high  to  come, 
And  make  this  fallen  world  thy  h<  me? 
Tea,  bow  thee  to  the  cross  and  grave, 
And  die  a  sinful  worm  to  save  ? 

3  Crown  him  with  praises,  all  that  live; 
To  him  your  ceaseless  homage  give ; 
Praises  and  homage  well  are  due 

To  him  who  gave  himself  for  you, 

4  Exalted  Saviour,  risen  Lord, 

I,  by  all  in  heaven  adored. 
Bet  up  with  man  thy  fallen  throne. 
And  make  all  hearts  ou  earth  thine  own. 


846 


7s  &  6s. 


80-4 


Children's  Praite*. 

1  Oh.  dear  and  ble?«e  ; 

We  come  with  sours  of  praise, 
Our  thankful  hearts  and  voices 

To  thee  we  gladly  raise ; 
Though  thou  art  high  and  holy, 

'Mid  angels  bright  above, 
Yet  we  on  earth  bo  lowly 

May  reach  thee  with  our  love. 

2  For  thou  in  thy  compassion 

Didst  leave  thy  heavenly  home, 
And  didst  in  Bethlehem's  manger 

A  little  child  become ; 
Didst  live  a  life  of  sorrow, 

And  die  a  death  of  shame. 
That  thou  mighfst  give  salvation 

To  all  who  trust  thy  name. 


1  Pilgrim,  reioice!  for  the  mantle  of  sin. 
That  hung  likea  pall  o'er  th>  spirit  within. 
b  yielding  at  last  to  the  smile  of  the  day  ; 
The  gloom  and  the  darkness  are  breaking  away. 

Breaking  away  I  brooking  away  1 

The  clouds  are  all  breaking  away  ! 

The  sunshine  is  «  omin^, 

And  lighting  up  the  day, 

The  clouds  are  all  breaking  away. 

2  w*H4  was  the'itorm.  bat  thy  Sariour  waa  near, 
In  all  thy  affliction  to  comfort  and  cheer; 
His  mercy  unfolding  the  brightness  of  day , 
The  cloud*  or  thv  sorrow  are  breaking  awav. 

: 

'  3  Nearer  the  close  of  thy  peril  and  strife. 

And  nearer  thy  home  o'er  the  ocean  of  life. 

Pre**  onward  !  the  aujrel*  are  guarding  thy  way  ; 

The  mut  and  the  shadow  are  breaking  aw'ay. 

4  Pilgrim,  rejoice!  and  thy  courage  renew; 
Look  up !  for  the  heaven  of  joy  is  in  view ; 
One  stroke  of  the  oar,  and  thy  *-pirit  can  Raj. 

From  earth  and  its  toil  I  have  broken  away. 

848  C.  M.  89S 

Early  Piebj. 

1  Br  coo]  Siloam's  shady  rill 

How  fair  the  lily  grows  | 
How  tweet  the  breath,  beneath  the  hill 
Of  Sharon's  dewy  rose ! 

2  Lo  !  such  the  child  whose  early  feet 

The  paths  of  peace  hath  tr  d. 
Whose  secret  heart,  with  influence  sweet. 
Is  upward  drawn  to  God. 

3  By  cool  Siloam's  shady  rill 

The  lily  must  decay  ; 
The  rose  that  blooms  beneath  the  hill 
Must  shortly  fade  away. 

4  And  soon,  too  soon,  the  wintry  hour 

of  man's  maturer  age 
Will  shake  the  soul  with  sorrow's  power. 
And  stormy  passion's  rage. 

5  0  thou  who  givest  life  and  breath, 

We  s^ek  thy  grace  alone, 
In  childhood,  manhood,  age,  and  death, 
To  keep  us  still  thine  own. 


849  L.  M.  Cl. 

Jesus  of  Nazareth  passeth  by. 

1  What  means  this  eager,  anxious*  throng, 
Winch  moves  with  busy  haste  alonir,— 
These  wondrous  gatherings  day  by  day  ? 
What  means  this  strange  commotion,  say? 

In  accents  hushed  the  throng  reply  ; 
"Jesus  of  Nazareth  passeth  by." 

2  Who  is  this  Jesus?  why  should  he 
The  city  move  so  mightily? 

A  p  uwing  stranger,  has  he  skill 
To  movent  he  multitude  at  will  ? 
Again  the  stirrim?  tones  reply  : 
"  Jesug  of  Nazareth  passeth  by." 

3  Jems  !  'tis  he  who  once  below 

Man's  pathway  trod,  'mid  pain  and  woe; 
And  burdened  ones,  where'er  he  came, 
Brought  out  their  sick  and  deaf  and  lame. 
The  blind  rejoiced  to  hear  the  cry : 
"Jesus  of  Nazareth  passeth  by." 

4  Again  he  comes !    From  place  to  place 
His  holy  footprints  we  can  trace. 

He  pauseth  at  our  threshold,  — nay, 
He  enters,  — condescends  to  stay. 
Shall  we  not  gladly  raise  the  cry : 
"  Jesus  of  Nazareth  passeth  by." 

5  Ho  !  all  ye  heavy-laden,  come ! 

Here  's  pardon,  comfort,  rest,  and  home. 
Ye  wanderers  from  a  Father  s  face. 
Return,  accept  his  proffered  grace. 
Ye  tempted,  there  's  a  refuge  nigh  : 
"Jesus  of  Nazareth  passeth  by." 

6  But  if  you  still  this  call  refuse. 
And  all  his  wondrous  love  abuse, 
Soon  will  he  sadly  from  you  turn. 
Your  bitter  prayer  for  pardon  spurn. 

"  Too  late !  too  late !"  will  be  the  cryv— 
"Jesus  of  Nazareth  has  passed  by." 

850  8s.  7s,  &  4.  ^ 

He  shall  feed  his  Floch. 

1  Saviour,  like  a  shepherd  lead  rrs: 

Much  we  need  thy  tenderest  care ; 
In  thy  pleasant  pastures  feed  us; 
For  our  use  thy  folds  prepare  i 

Blessed  Jesus, 
Thou  hast  bought  us,  thine  we  are~ 

2  Thou  hast  promised  to  receive  u<», 

Poor  and  sinful  though  w*  be  ; 
Thou  hast  mercy  to  relieve  as, 
Grace  to  cleanse,  and  power  to  free : 
.  Blessed  Jesus, 
We  will  early  turn  to  thee. 

3  Early  let  us  seek  thy  favor ; 

Early  let  us  do  thy  will  j 
Blessed  Lord,  and  only  Saviour, 
With  thy  love  our  bosoms  fill  : 

Blessed  JfMHk 
Thou  hast  loved  us,  love  us  still. 


852 


8s  &  Gs. 

Welcome  Home. 

1  There  is  a  realm  where  Jesus  reigns, 

A  home  of  grace  and  love, 
Where  angels  wait  with  sweetest  strains 
To  greet  the  saints  above. 
They'll  sing  their  welcome  home  to  me. 
They'll  sing  their  welcome  home  to  me, 
Ti  & ut  gel*  will  stand  on  the  heavenly  strand, 
And  sing  their  welcome  home  ! 

2  There  sons  of  earth  will  join  to  Mess 

The  precious  Saviour's  name. 
!      Clothed  in  hi<  perfect  righteousness. 
And  saved  from  sin  and  shame 

3  Yet  all,  alas  f  may  not  be  there. 

For  some  will  slight  his  grace ; 
Tho'  now  he  calls,  they  do  not  care 
To  turn  and  seek  his  face. 

L.  M.  891 

The  little  Wanderer. 

1  Jesus,  to  thy  dear  arms  I  flee, 
I  have  no  other  help  but  thee; 

I      For  thou  dost  suffer  me  to  come ; 
I      Oh,  take  a  little  wanderer  home. 

2  Jesus,  Til  try  my  cross  to  hear, 
I      1*11  follow  thee  and  never  fear ; 

From  thy  dear  fold  I  would  not  roam  ; 
|      Oh,. take  a  little  wanderer  home. 

3  Jesus.  I  cannot  see  thee  here, 

Yet  still  I  know  thou'rt  very  near: 
From  thy  dear  fold  I  would  not  roam; 
Oh,  take  a  little  wanderer  home. 

4  And  now,  dear  Jesus,  I  am  thine. 
Oh,  be  thou  ever,  ever  mine. 
And  let  me  never,  never  roam 

From,  thee,  the  little  wanderer's  home. 

OOt>  C>.    M.  2j)« 

Children  saved. 

1  Around  the  throne  of  God  in  heaven, 

Thousands  of  children  stand; 
Children,  whose  sins  are  all  forgiven, 
A  holy,  happy  band. 

2  What  brought  them  to  that  world  above. 

That  heaven  so  bright  and  fair, 

Where  all  is  peace  and  joy  and  love? 

How  came  tho6e  children  there? 

2  Because  the  Saviour  shed  his  blood 
To  wash  away  their  sins; 
Bathed  in  that  pure  and  precious  flood, 
Behold  them  white  and  clean  ! 

4  On  earth  thev  soueht  their  Saviour's  grace; 
On  earth  they  loved  his  name ; 
So  now  they  see  his  blessed  face. 
And  stand  before  the  Lamb. 


SUNDAY-SCHOOLS. 


157 


854  6s  &  4*.  280 

Lead  them,  my  God,  to  thee. 

1  Lead  them,  my  God.  to  thee, 

Lead  them  to  thee, 
These  children  dear  of  mine, 

Thou  gavest  me ; 
Oh.  by  thy  love  divine, 

:  them,  my  God,  to  theo; 

Lead  them,  lead  them, 

L-.-ad  them  to  thee. 

2  When  earth  looks  bright  and  fair, 

Festive  and  pay. 
Let  no  delusive  snare 

Lure  them  astray:  « 

But  from  temptation'"  power 
Lead  them,  my  God,  to  thee. 

3  E'en  for  such  little  ones, 

Chlist  came  a  child. 
And  through  this  world  of  sin 

Moved  undefiled  ; 
Oh.  for  his  sake.  I  pray. 
Lead  them,  my  God,  to  thee. 

4  Tem,  though  my  faith  be  dim, 

I  would  believe 
That  thou  this  precious  gift 

Wilt  now  receive : 
Oh.  take  their  young  heart«  now, 
Lead  them,  my  God,  to  thee. 


855 


10s. 


874 

Go  and  tell  Jems. 

1  Go  iind  t«ll  Jems,  -weary,  nin-'ick  mot 

He'll  ease  thee  of  thy  hur-leu.  make  thee  -whole  ; 
Look  up  to  hita,  he  only  can  forgive: 
Believe  od  hiru.  aud  thou  shah  surely  live. 
Go  and  Idl  .Te«tn.  he  only  can  forgive , 
Go  and  tell  J*>«u«.  oh.  turn  to  him  end  live  ; 
Go  and  lell  Jesus,  he  only  can  forgive. 

2  Go  and  tell  Je— ,  when  ymir  «fn«  in«e 

Like  mountain*  <-f  ilet-p  sruili  before  your  eye*  ; 
Hi<  Mood  v;-a.%  »pilt.  his  precious  life  "he  %\\e. 
That  mercy,  peace,  and  pardon  you  might  hnTe. 
Go  and  tell  fall,  he  only  cau  forgive  ;  L :. 

3  Go  and  tell  Je*u.«.  be'U  dispel  thy  fear*. 

Will  calm  thy  douht«,  and  win**  away  thy  tenrs ; 
Ho  11  take  thee  in  his  arm*,  and  on  hi*  brea»t 
Thou  m.iy'<  N;  rnpny.  and  forever  rest. 

Go  and  tell  Jesus,  he  onlj  can  forgive;  &:. 

S.  M. 

Prayer  for  the  Young. 

1  Great  God,  now  condescend 

To  bless  our  siting  race ; 
Soon  may  their  willing  spirits  bend 
To  thy  victorious  grace. 

2  Oh.  what  a  vast  delight 

Their  happiness  topee; 
Our  warmest  Irishes  all  unite 

T"  lead  thesv souls  to  thee. 
14 


856 


3  IV;ir  Lord, thy  Spirit  pour 

Upon  our  infant  seed  ; 
Oh.  bring  the  long*d  for  happyhour 
That  makes  them  thins  indeed! 

4  May  they  receive  thy  word, 

Confess  the  Saviour^  name, 

Then  follow  their  de»pised  Ivrd 

Through  the  baptismal  stream. 

6  Thus  let  our  favored  mes 
Surround  thy  mcred  board. 
There  to  adore  thy  sovereign  grace, 
And  sing  their  dying  Lord. 


857 


8s  &  7s. 

Prayer  for  the  Children. 


1  Saviour,  who  thy  fb>rk  art  f-eding 

With  tl»o  Shepherd*!  kind  - 
And  the  feeble  gently  lending, 
"While  the  lambs  thy  bosom  -hare. 

2  How.  these  Utile  ones  receiving, 

Fold  them  in  thy  gracious  arm  ; 
There  we  know,  thy  word  believing, 
Only  there,  secure  from  harm. 

?,  Never;  from  thy  pasture  roving; 
Let  them  t»e  the  lions'  prey  ; 
Let  thy  tenderness  so  loving 
Keep  them  all  life's  dangerous  way. 

4  Then,  within  thy  fold  eternal, 
Let  them  find  a  resting-place, 
Feed  in  pastures  ever  vernal. 
Drink  the  rivers  of  thy  grace. 


858 


C.  M. 


203 


Happiness  of  early  Piety. 

1  ITow  happy  is  the  rhiM  who  hears 

Instruction's  warning  f 
And  who  celestial  wisdom  makes 

His  early,  only  choice! 

2  For  she  has  treasures  greater  far 

Than  east  or  west  unfold. 
And  her  rewards  more  precious  are 
Than  all  their  stores  of  gold. 

3  She  guides  the  young  with  innocence 

In  pleasure's  path  to  tread; 
A  crown  of  glory  sIk-  bestowi 

Upon  the  hoary  head. 

4  Aerordin?  as  her  labor*  rise, 

So  her  rewards  im  r 
Her  ways  are  ways  of  pleasantness, 
And  all  her  paths  are  peace. 


859 


C.  M. 


2G4 


Importance  of  Religion  ro  the  Tcnrng. 
1  Religion  is  the  chief  concern 
Of  mortals  her"  below; 
M   v  wo  its  ^reat  importance  learn, 
Its  sovereign  rhrtne  know. 


158 


CHrRCH. 


2  Religion  should  our  thoughts  engage 

Amid  our  youthful  bloom  ; 

'Twill  fit  us  for  declining  age, 

And  for  the  solemn  tomb. 

3  Oh,  may  our  hearts,  by  grace  renewed, 

Be  our  Redeemer's  throne; 
AiuL.be  our  stubborn  wills  subdued, 
His  government  to  own. 


DEDICATION'S. 
860  L.  M.  8ao 

Dedication  Hymn. 

1  0  God  the  Father,  Christ  the  Son, 
And  Holy  Spirit,  three  in  one. 

Accept  this  gill  out  hearts  have  sought.  - 
Our  hands  ih  Christian  love  have  wrougnt. 

2  H^re  may  the  light  of  gospel  truth 
Illumine  age,  enlighten  youth  : 
In  many  hearts  that  grace  begin, 
Which  saves  from  sorrow  and  from  sii.. 

3  May  Jesus  here  that  power  display 
Which  changes  darkness  into  day, 
And  epen  wide  those  gates  of  love 
That  lead  to  blessedness  above. 

4  O  .Jesus  Christ,  our  sovereign  Lord, 
By  angels  and  by  saints  adored, 
Accept  this  tribute  of  our  praise. 
And  with  thy  giory  fill  this  place. 


861 


L.  M. 


19  G 


A  Plfftjhff  implored. 

1  Herp,  in  thy  name,  eternal  God, 

We  build  this  earthly  house  for  (he*; 
Oh.  choose  it  for  thy  fixed  abode, 
And  guard  it  long  from  error  free. 

2  Here,  when  thy  people  seek  thy  face, 

And  dyinsr  sinners  pray  to  live, 
Hearthon,  in  hearen,  thy  dwellinor-phicc, 
And  when  thou  hearest,  Lord,  forgive. 

3  Here,  when  thy  messengers  proclaim 

The  blessed  jrojipel  of  thy  Son, 
Still  by  the  power  of  his  great  name 
Be  mighty  signs  and  wonders  done. 

4  When  children's  voices  raise  the  song, 

Hosanna!  to  their  heavenly  King, 
L<"t  heaven  with  earth  the  strain  prolong; 
Hosanna  !  let  the  angels  sing. 

3  Thy  glory  never  hence  depart; 

Yet  choose  not,  Lord,  this  house  alone ; 
Thy  kinsrdom  come  to  every  heart : 
In  every  bosom  fix  thy  throne. 


862  8s,  7s,  &  4.  800 

Prayer  for  the  Holy  Trinity. 

1  God,  the  Father,  high  in  glory, 

Seated  on  the  eternal  throne, 
Lo  !  thy  children,  bowed  before  tmee. 
Seek  thy  smile  and  grace  alone. 

God  the  Father, 
Make  to  us  thy  mercies  known. 

2  God  the  Son,  our  blessed  Saviour, 

Standing  at  the  mercy-seat. 
Thou  hast  pledged  thy  gracious  favor 
Wheresoe'er  thy  people  meet. 

Blessed  Jesus, 
Bless  us,  waiting  at  tliy  feet 

3  God  the  Spirit.  Sanctifbr, 

Light  and  life  and  power  divine. 
O'er  us,  cloud  of  hallowed  fire, 
Let  thy  sacred  presence  shine. 

Holy  Spirit, 
Make  this  tabernacle  thine. 

4  God  the  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit, 

Love's  essential  oneness,  conic: 
If  we  now  thy  grace  inherit. 
Make  this  humble  place  thy  home. 

Great  Jehovah, 
Let  the  answering  glory'  come. 

863  7S.  895 

Prayer  for  Divine  Blevrings. 

1  L<:>rd  of  hosts,  to  thee  we  raise 
Here  a  house  of  prayer  and  praise; 
Thou  thy  people's  hearts  prepare 
Here  to  meet  for  praise  and  prayer. 

2  Let  the  living  here  be  fed 

With  thy  word,  the  heavenly  bread ; 
Here,  in  hope  of  gk>ry  blest, 
May  the  dead  be  laid  to  rest. 

3  Here  to  thee  a  temple  stand 
While  the  sea  shall  gird  the  land; 
Here  reveal  thy  mercy  sure 
While  the  sun  and  moon  endure, 

4  Hallelujah  !— earth  and  sky 
To  the  joyful  sound  reply; 
Hallelujah !— hence  ascend 

Prayer  and  praise  till  timo  shall  end. 


864 


CM. 


Dedication. 

1  Oh,  bow  thine  ear,  Fternal  One! 
On  thee  our  heart  adoring  calls; 
To  thee  the  followers  of  thy  Son 

Have  raised  and  now  devote  these  walls. 

2  Her*2  let  thy  holy  day  be  kept ; 
And  be  this  place,  to  worship  eiven, 
Like  that  bright  spot  where  Jacob  slept, 
The  house  of  God,  the  gate  of  heaven. 


DEDICATIONS. 


139 


;',  Here  may  thine  honor  dwell :  and  here, 
A-*  Incense,  let  thy  children's  prayer, 
Kr-'in  contrite  hearts  and  lips  sincere, 
n  the  btill  and  holy  air. 

4  Here  he  tlty  praise  devoutly  sunt:: 
Here  let  thy  truth  beam  forth  to  save, 
As  when,  of  old,  thy  Spirit  hung, 

Un  wings  of  light,  o'er  Jordan's  ware. 

5  And  when  the  lips,  that  with  thy  name 

■al  now,  to  dnst  shall  turn, 
On  others  may  devotion's  flame 
Be  kindled  here,  and  purely  burn. 


865  C.  M.  a5 

Divine  Blessing  solicited. 

1  To  thee  this  temple  we  devote, 

(►ur  father  and  our  God  ; 
Arropt  it  thine,  and  peal  it  now 
Thy  Spirit's  blest  abode. 

2  Here  may  the  prayer  of  faith  ascend, 

The  voice  of  praise  arise; 
Oh,  may  each  lowly  service  prove 
Accepted  sacrifice. 

3  Ilere  may  the  sinner  learn  his  guilt, 

And  weep  before  his  Lord; 
Hoe,  pardoned,  sin^  a  Saviour's  love, 
And  here  his  vows  record. 

4  Here  may  affliction  dry  the  tear 

And  learn  to  trust  in  God, 
Convinced  it  is  a  Father  snrtes, 
And  love  that  guides  the  rod. 

5  Peace  be  within  these  sacred  walls; 

Prosperity  be  here; 
Long  smile  upon  thy  people,  Lord, 
And  evermore  be  near. 


866 


L.  M. 

God's  Condescension. 


1  And  will  the  gr^at,  eternal  God 
On  earth  establish  his  abode? 

And  will  he,  from  his  heavenly  throne, 
Avow  our  temples  for  his  own  ? 

2  These  walls  we  to  thy  honor  raise  ; 
L<~>n£  may  they  echo  with  thy  praise; 
And  thou,  descending,  fill  the  place 
With  choicest  tokens  of  thy  grace. 

2  Here  let  the  great  Redeemer  reign, 
With  ail  the  erraces  of  his  train  : 
While  power  divine  his  words  attends, 
To  conquer  foes  and  cheer  his  friends. 

4  And  in  the  xrreat,  decisive  day, 
When  God  the  nations  shall  survey, 
May  it  before  the  world  appear 
That  crowds  were  born  to  glory  here. 


867 


C.  M. 

Prayer  for  the  Spirit. 


1  Spirit  divine,  attend  onr  prayer. 

And  make  this  honee  thy  home; 
Descend  with  all  thy  gracioui  power; 
Oh.  come,  great  Spirit,  come  | 

2  Come  as  the  light,— to  us  ISTOSJ 

( »ur  sinfulness  and  iroe  : 
And  lead  us  in  the  paths  of  life, 
Where  all  the  righteous  go. 

3  Come  as  the  fire,  and  purge  our  hearts, 

Like  sacrificial  flame  : 
Let  every  soul  an  offering  l>e 
To  our  Redeemer's  name. 

4  Come  as  the  dove,  and  spread  thy  wings. 

The  wings  of  peaceful  lore; 
And  let  the  church  on  earth  become 
Bleat  as  the  church  above. 


2.>5 


868  C.  M. 

For  laying  a  Corner-stone. 

1  Builder  of  mighty  worlds  on  worlds. 
How  poor  the  bouse  must  he, 
That  with  our  human,  sinful  hands. 
We  may  erect  for  thee. 


2  0  Christ,  thou  art  our  Corner-stone, 

( >n  thee  our  hopes  are  built : 
Thou  art  our  Lord,  our  light,  our  life. 
Our  sacrifice  for  guilt. 

3  In  thy  blest  name  we  gather  here, 

And  consecrate  the  ground: 
The  walls  that  on  this  rock  shall  rise 
Thy  praises  shall  resound. 

4  May  many  a  soul,  from  death  redeemed. 

In  heavenly  regions  fair, 
With  joy  exclaim.  "  I  learned  the  path 
To  God  and  glory'  there.'' 


869 


H.  M. 

Corner-stone. 


1  Christ  is  our  Corner-stone', 

On  him  alone  we  build; 
With  his  true  asintfl  alone 

The  courts  of  heaven  are  filled: 
On  his  jrreat  love         I  Of  present  grace 
Our  hopes  we  place    |  And  joys  above, 

2  Oh.  then,  with  hymns  of  praise 

These  hallowed  courts  shall  ring; 
Our  voices  we  will  raise 
The  Three  in  One  to  sincr; 
And  thus  proclaim     I  Both  loud  and  long, 
In  joyful  song,  |  That  glorious  name. 


160 


CHURCH. 


3  II-  re.  gracious  God.  do  thou 

For  evermore  draw  nigh, 
Accept  each  faithful  TOW, 

And  mark  each  suppliant  sigh: 
In  copious  shower,  I  Each  holy  day. 
Uu  all  who  pray,         |  Thy  ble&sings  pour 

4  Here  may  we  gain  from  heaven 

The  grace  which  we  implore, 
And  may  that  grace,  once  given, 

Be  with  us  evermore. 
Until  that  day  I  To  endless  rest 

When  all  the  blest     |  Are  caded  away. 


S70 


MISSIONS. 
C.  M. 


2  For  him  shall  endless  prayer  be  made, 
And  endless  praises  crown  his  head; 
His  name,  like  sweet  perfume,  shall  rise 
With  every  morning  sacrifice. 

3  People  and  realm*  of  every  tongue 
Dwell  on  his  love  with  sweetest  song; 
And  infant  voices  shall  proclaim 
Their  early  blessings  on  his  name. 

4  Blos-ings  abound  where'er  he  w 
The  joyful  prisoner  bursts  his  chains; 
The  wean'  find  eternal  rest, 

And  all  the  sons  of  want  are  blest. 

5  Let  every  creature  rise  and  bring 
Peculiar  honors  fo  our  King  ; 
Angels  descend  with  songs  again, 
And  earth  repeat  the  loud  Amen. 


897 

Prayer  for  the  Success  of  the  Gospel. 

1  Great  God.  the  nations  of  the  earth 

Are  by  creation  thine  ; 
And  in  thy  works,  by  all  beheld, 
Thy  radiant  glories  shine. 

2  But.  Lord,  thy  greater  love  has  gent 

Thy  gospel  to  mankind, 
Unveiling  what  rich  stores  of  grace 
Are  treasured  in  thy  mind. 

3  Oh.  when  shall  these  glad  tidings  spread 

The  spacious  earth  around, 

Till  every  tribe  and  every  soul 

Shall  hear  the  joyful  sound? 

4  Smile.  Lord,  on  each  divine  attempt 

spread  the  gospel'i  rays, 

An  i  build  on  sin's  demolished  throne 
The  temples  of  thy  praise. 

S?l  L.    M.  808 

Subjection  of  the  Xation*  to  Christ  prayed  for. 

1  Soon  may  the  last  glad  song  arise 
Through  all  th^  myriads  of  the  skies; 
That  song  of  triumph  which  records 
That  all  the  earth  is  now  the  Lord'*. 

2  Let  thrones  and  powers  and  kingdoms  be 
Obedient,  mighty  God.  to  thee; 

And  over  land  and  stream  and  main 
Now  wave  the  sceptre  of  thy  reign. 

3  Oh.  let  that  sdorious  anthem  pw*U  ; 

■I  to  host  the  triumph  tell. 
That  n<">t  one  rebel  heart  remains, 
But  over  all  the  Saviour  reigns. 


873 


C.  M. 

Returning  to  Zion. 


•  1  Daughter  of  Zion,  from  the  dust 

Exalt  thy  fallen  head; 
i      Again  in  thy  Redeemer  trust ; 

He  calls  thee  from  the  dead. 

2  Awake,  awake;  put  on  thy  strength, 

Thy  beautiful  array ; 
The  day  of  freedom  dawns  at  lengilt, 
The  Lord's  appointed  day. 

3  R  -build  thy  walls,  thy  bounds  enlarge, 

And  send  thy  heralds  forth  : 
Say  to  the  South.  "  Give  up  thy  charge  !*' 
And,  "Keep  not  back,  U  North  H 

4  They  come!  they  come!  thine  exiled  bands, 

Where'er  they  rest  or  roam. 
Have  heard  thy  voice  in  distant  lands, 
And  hasten  to  their  home. 

j  Thus,  though  the  universe  shall  burn. 
And  God  h;s  works  destroy. 
With  songs  thy  ransomed  shall  return. 
And  everlasting  joy. 


803 


S72 


L.  M. 


898 


Chrisfs  universal  Reign. 
1  Jem  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun 
Doe*  his  successive  journeys  run  : 
Hi*  kingdom  stretch  from  shore  to  shore 
Till  moons  shall  wax  and  wane  no  m   re. 


S74  L.  M. 

Prayer  for  the  Heathen. 

1  Sovereign  of  worlds,  display  thy  power; 
Be  this  thy  Zion's  favored  hour: 

(  n\  bid  the  morning  star 

Oh,  point  the  heathen  to  the  skies  I 

2  Bet  up  thy  throne  where  Satan  reigns. 
In  western  wilds  and  eastern  plains: 
Far  let  the  gospel's  sound  be  kn<  an  ; 
Make  thou  the  universe  thine  own. 

3  Speak,  and  the  world  shall  hear  thy  voice ; 
Speak,  and  the  desert  shall  rejoice; 
Pispel  the  gloom  of  heathen  night; 

Bid  every  nation  hail  the  light. 


MISSIONS. 


101 


875 


L.  M. 


Divine  rower  supplicated. 

1  Arm  of  the  Lord,  awake,  awake; 

Put  on  thy  Strength,  the  nations  shake; 
Now  let  the  world,  adoring,  see 

Triumphs  of  mercy  wrought  by  thee. 

2  Say  to  the  heathen,  from  thy  throne, 
"I  am  Jehovah,  God  alone:" 

Thy  voice  their  idols  shall  confound, 
And  cast  their  altars  to  the  ground. 

3  Let  Zion's  time  of  favor  come; 

Oh,  bring  the  tribes  of  Israel  home!      « 
Soon  may  our  wondering  eyes  behold 
Gentiles  and  Jews  in  Jesus'  fold. 

4  Almighty  Go  I,  thy  grace  proclaim 
Through  every  clime,  of  every  name; 
Let  advene  powers  before  thee  fall. 
And  crown  the  Saviour  Lord  of  all. 


I  3  And  when  our  labors  all  are  o'er, 
Then  shall  we  meet  to  part  no  more; 
3Ir«t,  with  the  blood-bought  throng  to  fall 


876 


7s  &  6s. 


87a 


Clirist  welcomed. 

1  ITail  to  the  Lord's  Anointed, 

Great  David's  greater  Son  ! 
Hail,  in  the  time  appointed, 

His  reign  on  earth  begun! 
He  comes  to  break  oppression. 

To  set  the  captive  free, 
To  take  away  transgression, 

And  rule  in  equity. 

2  He  comes,  with  succor  speedy, 

To  t'/ose  who  suffer  wrong; 
To  help  the  poor  and  needy, 

And  bid  the  weak  be  strong  ; 
To  give  them  songs  for  sighing, 

Their  darkness  turn  to  light, 
Whose  souls,  condemned  and  dying, 

Were  precious  in  his  sight. 

3  He  shall  descend  like  showers 

Upon  the  fruitful  earth, 
And  love  and  joy,  like  Mowers, 

Spring,  in  his  path,  to  birth; 
Before  him,  on  the  mountains* 

Shall  peace,  the  herald,  go  : 
And  righteousness,  in  fountains, 

From  hill  to  valley  flow. 


877 


L.  M. 


808 


Missionaries  encouraged. 

1  Ye  Christian  heralds,  go,  proclaim 
Salvation  in  Emmanuel's  name ; 
To  distant  climes  the  tidings  bear. 
And  plant  the  rose  of  Sharon  there. 

2  He'll  shield  you  with  a  wall  of  fire. 
With  holy  7.'-al  your  hearts  inspire; 
Bid  raging  winds  their  fury  cease. 
And  calm  the  savage  breast  to  peace. 


And  crown  the  Saviour  Lord 


irong  t 

ofall. 


878 


8s,  7s,  &  4. 


Glorious  Prospects. 

1  O'er  the  gloomy  hills  of  darkness, 

Look,  my  soul,  be  stili  and  gac*; 
See  the  promises  advancing 
To  a  glorious  day  of  grace  : 

Blessed  jubilee, 
Let  thy  glorious  morning  dawn. 

2  Let  the  dark,  benighted  pagan, 

Let  the  rude  barbarian  >»  e 
That  divine  and  glorious  conquest 
Once  obtained  on  Calvary  : 

Let  the  gospel 
Loud  resound  from  pole  to  pole. 

3  Kingdoms  wide,  that  sit  in  darkness. 

Grant  them.  Lord,  the  glorious  light; 
Now,  from  eastern  const  to  western, 

May  the  morning  chase  the  night: 

Let  redemption. 
Freely  purchased,  win  the  day. 

4  Fly  abroad,  thou  mighty  gospel; 

Win  and  conquer.  —  never  cease,; 
May  thy  lasting,  wide  dominions 
Multiply  ami  still  increase: 

Sway  thy  sceptre, 
Saviour,  all  the  world  around. 


879 


8s,  7s,  &  4. 


Zion  encouraged. 

1  On  the  mountain's  top  appearing, 

Lol  the  sacred  herald  stands, 
Welcome  news  to  Zion  bearing, — 
Zion,  long  in  hostile  lands: 

Mourning  captive, 
God  himself  will  loose  thy  bands. 

2  Has  thy  night  been  long  and  mournful? 

Have  thy  friends  unfaiihfui  proved? 
Have  thy  foes  been  proud  and  scornful, 
By  thy  sighs  and  tear-  unmoved? 

Cease  thy  mourning; 
Zion  still  is  well  beloved. 

3  God,  thy  God,  will  now  restore  thee; 

He  himself  appears  thy  Friend; 
All  thy  foes  shall  flee  before  thee; 
Here  their  boasts  and  triumphs  end: 

Great  deliverance 
Zion's  King  will  surely  send. 

4  Enemies  no  more  shall  trouble. 

All  thy  wrongs  shall  be  re   ress'd  ; 
For  thy  shame  thou  shalt  have  double, 
In  thy  Maker's  favor  bless'd; 

All  thy  conflicts 
End  in  everlasting  rest. 


162 


CHURCH. 


880  7s  &  6s.  a 

Success  of  the  Gospel. 

1  The  morning  light  is  breaking; 

The  darkness  disappears; 
The  sons  of  earth  are  waking 

To  penitential  tears: 
Each  breeze  that  sweeps  the  ocean 

Brings  tidings  from  afar 
Of  nations  in  commotion, 

Prepared  for  Zion's  war. 

2  Rich  dews  of  grace  come  o'er  us, 

In  many  a  gentle  shower, 
And  brighter  scenes  before  us 

Are  opening  every  hour: 
Each  cry,  to  heaven  going. 

Abundant  answers  brings. 
And  heavenly  gales  are  blowing, 

With  peace  upon  their  wings. 

3  See  heathen  nations  bending 

Before  the  God  we  love, 
And  thousand  hearts  ascending 

In  gratitude  above ; 
While  runners,  now  confessing, 

The  gospel  call  obey, 
And  seek  the  Saviour's  blessing  — 

A  nation  in  a  day. 

4  Blest  river  of  salvation, 

Pursue  thy  onward  way; 
Flow  thou  to  every  nation, 

Nor  in  thy  richness  stay; 
Stay  not  till  all  the  lowly 

Triumphant  reach  their  home; 
Stay  not  till  all  the  holy 

Proclaim,  "  The  Lord  is  come." 

881  7s  &  6s.  8 

Conversion  of  the  Heathen. 

1  From  Greenland's  icy  mountains, 

From  India's  coral  strand. 
Whore  Afric's  sunny  fountains 

Roll  down  their  golden  sand, 
From  many  an  ancient  river, 

From  many  a  po.lmy  plain, 
They  call  us  to  deliver 

Their  land  from  error's  chain. 

2  What  though  the  spicy  breezes 

Blow  soft  o'er  Ceylon's  isle. 
Though  every  prospect  pleases. 

And  only  man  is  vile ; 
In  vain,  with  lavish  kindness, 

The  gifts  of  God  are  strown ; 
The  heathen,  in  his  blindness. 

Bows  down  to  wood  and  stone* 

3  Can  we,  whose  souls  are  lighted 

By  wisdom  from  on  high, 
Can  we  to  men  benighted 

The  lamp  of  life  deny? 
Salvation  !  oh.  salvation  ! 

The  joyful  sound  proclaim, 
Till  earth's  remotest  nation 

Has  learned  Messiah's  name. 


»9 


4  Waft,  waft,  ye  winds,  his  story, 

And  you,  ye  waters,  roll, 
Ti  I,  like  a  sea  of  glory. 

It  spreads  from  pole  to  pole; 
Till  o'er  our  ransomed  nature 

The  Lamb,  for  sinners  6laiu, 
Redeemer,  King,  Creator, 

In  bliss  returns  to  reign. 

882  7s.  &  6s.  e99 

Home  Missions. 

1  Go  preach  the  blest  salvation 

To  every  sinful  race, 
And  bid  each  guilty  nation 

Accept  the  Saviour's  grace; 
But  bear,  oh,  quickly  bear  it 

Where  thronging  millions  roam, 
And  bid  them  freely  6hare  it, 

Who  dwell  with  us  at  home 

2  Where  blooms  the  broad  savanna. 

Where  mighty  waters  roll, 
There  let  the  gospel  banner 

Beam  hope  on  every  soul  ; 
Go  where  the  west  is  teeming, 

And  yet  behold  they  come  r 
The  richest  fields  are  gleaming 

For  those  who  reap  at  home  ! 

3  Our  children  there  are  dwelling, 

Neglected  and  astray, 
Whose  hearts  are  often  swelling 

To  learn  of  Zion's  way. 
Bear,  bear  to  them  the  treasure, 

And  bid  the  exiles  come; 
There  is  no  sweeter  pleasure 

Than  preaching  Christ  at  home, 

883  7s  &  6s.  8or 

Home  Missions. 

1  Our  country's  voice  is  pleading, 

Ye  men  of  God,  arise  ! 
His  providence  is  leading. 

The  land  before  you  lies: 
Day  gleams  are  o'er  it  brightening, 

And  promise  clothes  th^  soil : 
Wide  fields  for  harvest  whitening, 

Invite  the  reaper's  toil. 

2  Go  where  the  waves  are  breaking, 

On  California's  sin  re. 
Christ's  precious  gospel  taking, 

More  rich  than  goldrn  ore; 
On  Alleghany's  mountains. 

Through  all  the  Western  Vale, 
Beside  Missouri's  fountnins. 

Rehearse  the  wondrous  tale. 

3  The  love  of  Christ  unfolding. 

Speed  on  from  east  t'>  west, 
Till  all,  his  om?i  beholding, 

In  him  are  fully  blest. 
Great  Author  of  sal va' ion, 

Haste,  haste  the  ertnrtaa  day, 
When  we,  a  ransomed  nation, 

Thy  sceptre  6hall  obey. 


(_ 


MISSIONS. 


163 


884  L.  M. 

Prayer  for  the  JVir*. 

1  Disowned  of  he* Yen,  by  man  oppressed, 

Outcasts  from  Zion's  hallowed  ground. 

Oh.  why  should  Israel's  sons,  once  blessed, 
Still  roam  the  scorning  world  around? 

2  Lord,  visit  thy  forsaken  race, 

Back  to  thy  fold  the  wanderers  brirg; 
Teach  them  to  seek  thy  slighted  gi  arc. 
And  hail  in  Christ  their  promised  King, 

« 

3  The  veil  of  darkness  rend  in  twain. 

Which  hides  their  Saitoh'*  glorious  light, 
The  severed  olive  branch  again 
Firm  to  its  parent  stock  unite. 

4  Hail,  glorious  day,  expected  long. 

When  Jew  and  Creek  cue  prayer  sh=ll  pour. 
With  eager  feet  one  tcmplo'throng. 
With  grateful  praise  one  God  adore. 


6  Bear  me  on.  thou  restless  ocean  ; 
Let  the  winds  my  ratlTM  swell  j 
Heaves  my  heart  with  warm  emotion, 
While  I  go  far  hence  to  dwell : 

Glad  I  bid  thee, 
Native  land,  farewell,  farewell ! 


886 


L.  M. 


•  98 


Chrittiant  in  Convention. 


80S 


885         8s,  7s,  &  4. 

The  Missionary's  Fareiccll. 

1  Yes.  my  native  land,  I  love  thee; 

All  thy  scenes,  I  love  them  well, 
Friend*,  connections,  happv  country, 
Can  I  bid  you  all  farewell  ?. . 

Can  I  leave  you. 
Far  in  heathen  lands  to  dwell  ? 

2  Home,  thy  joys  are  passing  lovely, — 

Joys  n«>  stranger  heart  can  tell; 

Happy  home,  indeed  I  love  thee; 

Can  I.  can  I  say.  "  Farewell"? 

Can  I  leave  thee. 
Far  in  heathen  lands  tc  dwell? 

3  Scenes  of  sacred  peace  and  pleasure, 

Holy  days  and  Sabbath  bell. 
Richest,  brightest,  sweetest  treasure, 
Can  I  say  a  last  farewell? 

Can  I  leave  you. 
Far  in  heathen  lands  to  dwell? 

4  Yes.  I  hasten  from  you  gladly. 

From  the  scenes  I  loved  so  well; 
Far  away,  ye  billows,  bear  me: 
Lovely,  native  land,  farewell ! 

Pleased  I  leave  thee. 
Far  in  heathen  lands  to  dwell. 

5  In  the  deserts  let  me  labor; 

On  the  mountains  let  me  tell. 
How  he  died.— the  blewd  Saviour, — 
To  redeem  a  world  from  hell : 

Let  me  hasten. 
Far  in  heathen  land6  to  dwell. 


1  Assembled  at  thy  great  command. 
Before  thy  face,  dread  King,  we  stand: 
The  voice  that  marshalled  every  star 
Has  called  thy  people  from  afar. 

2  We  meet,  through  disant  lands  to  spread 
The  truth  for  which  the  martyrs  bled  ; 
Along  the  line,  to  either  pol<*. 

The  anthem  of  thy  praise  to  roll. 

i  Our  prayers  assist ;  accept  our  praise  ; 
Our  hopes  revive:  our  courage  raise; 
Our  counsels  aid  :  to  each  impart 
The  single  eye,  the  faithful  heart. 

4  Forth  with  thy  chosen  heralds  come, 
Recall  the  wandering  spirits  home  : 
From  Zion's  mount  send  forth  the  sound. 
To  spread  the  spacious  earth  around. 


887 


C.  It 

Prayer  for  Seamen. 


265 


1  We  come.  0  Lord,  before  thy  throne. 

And.  with  united  pleas. 
We  meet  and  pray  for  those  who  roam 
Far  off  upon  the  seas. 

2  Oh,  may  the  Holy  Spirit  bow 

The  sailor's  heart  to  thee. 
Till  tears  of  deep  repentance  flow, 
Like  rain-drops  in  the  sea. 

3  Then  may  a  Saviour's  dying  love 

Pour  peace  into  his  breast, 
And  waft  him  to  the  port  above 
Of  everlasting  rest. 


888 


L.  M. 

Prayer  for  Mariners. 


1  Grant  the  abundance  of  the  sea 
May  be  converted.  Lord,  to  thee. 
And  every  sailor  on  the  shore 
Return  to  God,  to  roam  no  more. 

2  The  nations,  then,  with  joy  shall  hail 
The  Bethel  flag  in  every  soil ; 

And  every  ship  that  ploughs  the  sea 
A  gospel  messenger  shall  be. 


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OUR  COUNTRY. 


3  Hasten.  0  Lord,  that  glorious  day 
When  seamen  shall  thy  word  obey, 
And  safe  from  port  to  port  be  driven 
To  point  a  ruined  world  to  heaven. 


889  L.  It  80 

The  Restoration  of  Israel. 

1  Arise,  great  God,  and  let  thy  erace 
Shed  its  glad  beams  on  Jacob's  race; 
Restore  the  long-lost,  scattered  band, 
And  call  them  to  their  native  land. 


2  Th"ir  misery  let  thy  mercy  heal ; 
Their  trespass  hide,  their  pardon  seal ; 
O  God  of  Israel,  hear  our  prayer. 
And  grant  them  still  thy  love  to  share. 

3  How  long  shall  Jacob's  offspring  prove 
The  sad  suspension  of  thy  love? 
Lord,  shall  thy  wrath  forevrr  burn! 
And  will  thy  mercy  ne'er  return  ? 

4  Thy  quick'nins  Spirit  now  impart, 
And  wake  to  joy  each  grateful  heart; 
While  Israel's  readied  tribes  in  thee 
Their  bliss  and  full  salvation  see. 


OUR    COUNTRY. 


S90 


6s  &4. 


National  Hymn. 

1  My  country,  'tis  of  thee. 
Sweet  land  of  liberty, 

Of  thee  I  sing;' 
Land  where  my  fathers  died, 
La:ul  of  the  pilgrim's  pride, 
From  every  mountain  side 

Let  freedom  ring. 

2  My  native  country  thee, 
Land  of  the  noble  free, 

Thy  name  I  love: 
I  love  thy  rocks  and  rills, 
Thy  woods  and  templed  hills; 
My  heart  with  rapture  thrills, 

Like  that  above. 

3  Let  music  swell  the  breeze, 
An  1  ring  from  all  the  trees 

Sweet  freedom's  song ; 
Let  mortal  tongues  awake; 
Let  all  that  breathe  partake  ; 
Let  rocks  their  silence  break,— 

The  sound  prolong. 

4  Our  father's  God,  to  thee, 
Author  of  liberty, 

To  thee  we  sing  : 
Long  may  our  land  be  bright 
With  freedom's  holy  light; 
Pmtert  us  by  thy  might, 

Great  God,  our  King. 


891 


CM. 


Our  Help  is  in  the  Xame  of  the  Lord. 

1  Lord,  while  for  all  mankind  we  pray, 
Of  every  clime  and  coast. 
Oh.  hear  us  for  our  native  land, 
The  land  we  love  the  most. 


2  Our  father's  sepulchres  are  here, 

And  here  our  kindred  dwell : 
Our  children  too,— how  should  we  love 
Another  land  so  well  ? 

3  Oh,  guard  our  shores  from  every  foe, 

With  peace  our  borders  bless; 
"With  prosperous  times  our  cities  crown, 
Our  fields  with  plenteousness. 

4  Unite  us  in  the  sacred  love 

Of  knowledge,  truth,  and  thee; 
And  let  our  hills  and  valleys  shout 
The  songs  of  liberty. 

5  Lord  of  the  nations,  thus  to  thee 

Our  country  we  commend; 
Be  thou  her  refuge  and  her  trust, 
Her  everlasting  friend. 

892  L.  M;  815 

Lord,  let  thy  Goodness  lead  our  Land. 

1  Lord,  let  thy  goodness  lead  our  land, 
Still  sav'd  by  thine  almighty  hand, 
The  tribute  of  its  love  to  bring 

To  thee,  our  Saviour  and  our  King 

2  Let  every  public  temple  raise 
Triumphant  songs  of  holy  praise. 
Let  every  peaceful,  private  home 
A  temple,  Lord,  to  thee  become. 

3  Still  be  it  our  supreme  delight 
To  walk  as  in  thy  glorious  sight; 
Still  in  thy  precepts  ami  thy  tear, 
Till  life's  last  hour,  to  persevere. 

893  6s  &  4s. 

Prayer  for  our  Country. 

1  God  bless  our  native  land, 

Firm  may  she  ever  stand, 

Through  storm  and  night ; 
"When  the  wild  tempests'rave. 
Ruler  of  winds  and  wave. 
Do  thou  our  country  save 

By  thy  great  might. 


814 


FAST— THANKSGI VING. 


165 


2  For  her  our  prayer  shall  riae 
To  God.  above  the  skies ; 

On  him  we  wait : 
TIkmi  who  art  ever  nigh, 
Guarding  with  watchlul  eye, 
To  thee  aloud  we  cry, 
God  save  the  State. 


FAST. 

894  8s  &  7s.  0, 

Pardon  implored  for  national  Sins. 
1  Dread  Jehovah.  God  of  nations, 
From  thy  temple  in  the  skies. 
Hear  thy  people's  supplications; 
Now  for  their  deliverance  rise. 

?  Though  our  sins,  our  hearts  confounding, 
Long  and  loud  for  vengeance  call; 
Thou  hast  mercy  more  abounding: 
Jesus1  blood  can  cleanse  them  all. 

3  Let  that  love  veil  our  transgressions; 

Let  that  blood  our  guilt  efface; 

Save  thy  people  from  oppression  ; 

Save  from  spoil  thy  holy  place. 

4  Lo  !  v  ith  deep  contrition  turning, 

Humbly  at  thy  feet  we  bend; 
Hear  us,  fasti. iz,  praying,  mourning; 
Hear  us,  spare  iw,  and  defend. 

895  L.  M.  8!a 

"  Oh,  spare  our  guilty  Country,  spare  /" 

1  On  thee,  0  Lord  our  God,  we  call, 
Before  thy  throne  devoutly  fall ; 
Oh,  whither  should  the  heJplesa  fly  ? 
To  whom  but  thee  direct  their  cry  ? 

2  Lord,  we  repent,  we  weep,  we  mourn, 
To  our  forsaken  God  we  turn  ; 

Oh.  6nare  our  guilty  country,  spare 

The  church  thine  hand  hath  planted  here  ! 

3  We  plead  thy  grace,  indulgent  God ; 
We  plead  thy  Son's  atoning  blood; 
We  plead  thy  gracious  promises  ; 
And  are  they  unavailing  pleas? 

4  These  plea",  presented  at  thy  throne, 
Have  broupht  ten  thousand  blessings  down 
On  guilty  lands  in  helpless  woe: 
Let  them  prevail  to  save  us  too. 

896  7s. 

Prayer  for  Mercy. 
1  Why,  0  God,  thy  people  spurn  ? 
Why  permit  thy  wrath  to  burn  ? 
God  of  mercy,  turn  once  more; 
All  our  broken  heart*  restore. 


2  Thou  hast  made  our  land  to  quake, 
Heal  the SOrroWl  thou  dost  make, 
Bitt<-r  is  the  cup  we  drink  ; 
Suffer  not  our  souls  to  sink. 

3  Br  thy  banner  now  unfurled. 
Show  thy  truth  to  all  the  world; 
Save  us.  Lord,  we  cry  to  thee; 
Lilt  thine  arm  ;  thy  chosen  free, 

4  Give  us  now  relief  from  pain  ; 
Human  aid  is  all  in  vain. 

We,  through  God,  shall  yet  prevail, 
lie  will  help  when  foes  assail. 

897  C.  M.  811 

Relief  from  national  Judgments  implored. 

1  Lord,  thou  hast  fcourped  our  guilty  land; 

Behold,  thy  people  mourn  ; 
Shall  vengeance  ever  guide  thy  hand, 
And  mercy  ne'er  return  ? 

2  Our  Zion  trembles  at  thy  stroke, 

And  dreads  thy  lifted  hand  : 
Oh,  heal  the  people  thou  ha>t  broke, 
And  spare  our  guilty  land. 

3  Then  shall  our  loud  and  grateful  voice 

Proclaim  our  guardian  God, 
The  nations  round  the  earth  rejoice. 
And  sound  thy  praise  abroad. 


THANKSGIVING. 

898  7s.  81 

TltanJcs  for  all  Blessings. 

1  Praifle  to  God.  immortal  praise. 
For  the  love  that  crowns  our  days  ; 
Bounteous  source  of  every  joy. 
Let  thy  praise  our  tongues  employ. 

2  Flocks  that  whiten  all  the  plain, 
Yellow  slu-aves,  of  ripened  grain  ; 
Clouds  that  drop  their  fattening  dews. 
Suns  that  temperate  warmth  diffuse. 

3  All  that  spring  with  bounteous  hand 
Scatters  o'er  the  smiling  land  ; 

All  that  li!>eral  autumn  pours 
From  her  rich,  o'erflowing  stores,— 

4  Lord,  for  these  our  souls  shall  raise 
Grateful  vows  and  solemn  •raise; 
And  when  every  blessing's  flown, 
Love  thee  for  thyself  alone. 


844 


899 


L.  M. 


812 


The  Year  croumed  with  Goodness. 
1  Eternal  Source  of  every  joy. 
Thy  praise  may  well  our  lip*  employ, 
While  in  thy  temple  we  appear, 
Whose  goodness  crowns  the  circling  year. 


1GG 


OUIl  COUNTRY 


2  Wide  as  the  wheels  of  nature  roIL 

Thy  hand  supports  tin?  steady  polo; 
The  sun  is  taught  hy  thee  to  rise. 
And  darkness  when  to  veil  the  skies. 

3  The  flowery  spring,  at  thy  command, 
Embalms  the  air  and  paints  the  hind; 
The  summer  rays  with  vigor  shine, 
To  raise  the  corn  and  cheer  the  vine. 

4  Thy  hand  in  autumn  richly  pours 
Through  all  our  coasts  abundant  stores; 
And  win  ers,  softened  by  thy  care, 

Xo  more  a  dreary  aspect  wear. 

.3  Still  be  the  cheerful  homage  paid 
With  morning  light  and  evening  shade; 
Seasons  and  months  and  weeks  and  days 
Demand  successive  songs  of  praise. 


900 


7s. 

Thanksgiving. 


SIS 


1  Swell  the  anthem,  raise  the  song; 
Praises  to  our  God  belong  ; 
Saints  and  angels,  join  to  sing 
Praises  to  the  heavenly  King. 

2  Blossings  from  his  liberal  hand 
Flow  around  this  bappy  land  ; 
Kept  by  him  no  foes  annoy; 
Peace  and  freedom  we  enjoy. 

3  Here,  beneath  a  virtuous  sway, 
May  we  cheerfully  obey; 
Never  feel  oppression's  rod: 
Ever  own  and  worship  God. 

4  Hark!  the  voice  of  nature  sings 
Praises  to  the  King  of  kings; 
Let  us  join  the  choral  song, 
And  the  grateful  notes  prolong. 


901  6s  &  4s. 

Praise  to  the  God  of  Harvest. 

1  The  God  of  harvest  praise; 
In  loud  thanksgiving  raise 

Hand,  heart,  and  voice; 
The  valleys  smile  and  sing, 
Forests  and  mountains  ring. 
The  plains  their  tribute  bring. 

The  streams  rejoice. 

2  Tea,  bless  his  holy  name, 
And  purest  thanks  proclaim 

Through  all  the  earth; 
To  glory  in  your  lot 
Is  duty,— but  be  not 
God's  benefits  forgot, 

Amidst  your  mirth, 


814 


3  The  God  of  harvest  praise; 
Hands,  hearts,  and  voices,  raise. 

With  sweet  accord; 
From  field  to  garner  throng, 
Bearing  your  sheaves  aim  g, 
And  in  your  harvest  song 

Bless  ye  the  Lord. 


902 


L.  M. 

Thanksgiving. 


1  Great  God,  as  seasons  disappear, 
And  changes  mark  the  rolling  year, 
Thy  favor  still  doth  crown  our  days, 
And  we  would  celebrate  thy  praise. 

2  The  harvest  song  we  would  repeat: 
"  Thou  givest  us^the  finest  wheat :" 
"The  joy  of  harvest,"  we  have  known: 
The  praise,  0  Lord,  is  all  thine  own. 

3  Our  tables  spread,  our  garners  stored, 
Ob,  give  us  hearts  to  bless. thee.  Lord; 
Forbid  it,  Source  of  light  and  love. 
That  hearts  and  lives  should  barren  provo. 

4  Another  harvest  comes  apace: 
Mature  our  spirits  by  thy  grace, 
That  Ave  may  calmly  meet  tiie  blow 
The  sickle  gives  to  lay  us  low;— 

5  That  so,  when  angel  reapers  come 
To  gather  sheaves  to  thy  blest  home. 
Our  spirits  may  be  borne  on  high 
To  thy  safe  garner  in  the  sky. 


903 


7s. 

Harvest  Hymn. 


1  Praise,  oh,  praise  our  God  and  King! 
Hymns  of  adoration  sing; 

For  his  mercies  still  endure, 
Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 

2  Praise  him  that  he  made  the  sun 
Day  by  day  his  course  to  run  ; 
And  the  silver  moon  by  night, 
Shining  with  her  gentle  light. 

3  Praise  him  that  he  gave  the  rain 
To  mature  the  swelling  grain  ; 
And  hath  bid  the  fruitful  field 
Crops  of  precious  increase  yield. 

i  Praise  him  for  our  harvest-store,— 
He  bath  filled  the  garner-floor,— 
And  for  richer  food  than  this, 
Pledge  of  everlasting  bliss. 

5  Glory  to  our  bounteous  King! 
Glory  \ct  creation  sing; 
Glory  to  the  Father,  Son, 
And  blest  Spirit,  Three  in  One. 


TIME  AND  ETERNITY. 


OLD  A2\D  SETY  TEAR. 


906 


904 


L.  M. 

Gratitude  for  the  Past, 


5s  &  12s. 

The  Sew  Tear. 

■ 


1  Groat  God.  we  Bins  H"»t  "»ighty  hand,* 
Bv  which  supper:  ■  d: 
The  opening  year  thy  mercy  §h<  a  I ; 

Let  mercy  crown  it  till  it  d    - 

2  By  day.  by  night,  at  home,  abroad. 
Still  we  ere  pi 

By  his  incessant  i 1  aaly  f  d. 

By  his  unerring  counsel  led. 

3  With  grateful  hearts  the  past  we  own, 
The  future.— all  to  \>  ankl     **»,— 
We  to  thy  guardian 

And  peaceful  leave  before  th]  fcet. 

4  In  scene?  exalted  or  aepresi 

Be  thou  our  joy  and  thou  our  rest: 

Adored  through  all  our  changing  days, 

5  When  death  'hall  close  our  earthly  songs, 
And  seal  in  silence  mortal  tongiu  b. 

Our  Helper,  Goo,  in  whom  we  trust. 
In  brighter  worlds  Jl  I  cast. 


Onr  journey  pursue.— 

Roll  round  with  tl 
And  never -tand  still  till  the  Matter  appear, 

His  adorable  will 
fulfil. 

And  our  talents  hnproTe 
By  the  patience  of  hcpe.and  the  latx  : 

2  Our  lift  is  a  dream  : 
Our  time,  as  a  stream, 
Glides  swiftly  away. 

And  the  fugitive  moment  refuse!  SO  stay; 

The  arrow  is  I 

The  moment  is  gone; 

The  millennia]  year 
Rushes  on  to  our  view,  and  eternit; 

3  Oh  that  each,  in  the  day 
Of  his  coming,  ma] 

*T  have  fought  my  way  through  : 
I  h»re  flui 

Oh  that  each  from  hi-*  Lord 

May  receive  the  glad  a 

"Well  and  faithfully  A   I 
Kn'.er  ln;o  my  joy,  &cd  si:  down  i 


907 


905 


C.  M. 

Close  of  the  Tear. 


L.  M. 

Close  of  (he  Tear. 


512 


1  Remark,  my  soul,  the  narrow  bound 

B  >  ear: 
II.  w  swift  the  weeks  complete  their  round! 
BOH  short  the  months  appear.' 

2  So  fast  eternity  comes  on. 

And  that  important  day 
Wl    n  all  that  mortal  life  hath  done 

-judgment  shall  survey. 

3  Yet  like  an  idle  tale  we  pass 

The  swift  revolving  year. 

ndy  artful  ways  t'  increase 
-     The  speed  of  its  career. 

4  Awake,  0  God.  my  careless  heart 

It<  gi  eat  conoerni  I    - 

That  I  may  act  the  Christian  part, 
And  give  the  year  to  thee. 

5  So  shall  their  course  more  grateful  roll, 

If  future  year?  arise: 

is  shall  bear  my  waiting  soul 
;  beyond  the  skies. 


1  Our  helper.  God.  we  bless  thy  name, 
V-  ':.    m        ■   ft  reT<  r  is  th    - 

The  tokens  of  w]  -    are 

Begin  and  crown  ai  |  var. 

2  Amid  ten  thousand  snares  WS  stand. 
Supported  by  thy  guardian  hard: 
And  see,  when  we  resit  a 

Ten  thousand  mor.unu:.:  - 

S  Thus  far  thine  arm  has  led  us  on: 
-  :ar  we  make  thy  mercy  la 
And  while  we  tread  this  desert  lard. 
New  mercies  sha:'.  niand. 

4  Our  grateful  souls  on  Jordan's  d 
Shalfrais 
Than  bear,  in  thy  bright  courta  above. 


90S 


CM. 


Prayer  for  a  Blessing. 
I  >"  far,  gra<    MM  Lord,  thine  arm  reveal. 
And  make  thy  glory  ki 
Now  let  us  all  lay  pn  sence  fee  1, 

And  soften  hearts  of  stone. 


168 


TIME  AND  ETERNITY. 


2  From  all  the  guilt  of  former  sin 

May  mercy  set  us  free ; 
And  let  the  year  we  now  begin, 
Begin  and  end  with  thee. 

3  Send  down  thy  Spirit  from  above, 

That  saints  may  love  thee  more, 
And  sinners  now  may  learn  to  love. 
Who  never  loved  before. 

4  And  when  before  thee  we  appear, 

In  our  eternal  home. 
May  growing  numbers  worship  here, 
And  praise  thee  in  our  room. 


909 


7s. 


si  <r 

New  Year's  Dap. 

1  While,  with  ceaseless  course,  the  mn. 

Hasted  through  the  former  year, 
Many  souls  their  race  have  run. 

Never  more  to  meet  us  here : 
Fixed  in  an  eternal  state. 

They  have  done  with  all  below: 
We  a  little  longer  wait, 

But  how  little  none  can  know. 

2  Thanks  for  mercies  past  receive ; 

Pardon  of  our  sins  renew  ; 
Teach  us,  henceforth,  how  to  live, 

With  eternity  in  view; 
Bb'ss  thy  word  to  old  and  young; 

Fill  us  with  a  Saviour's  love : 
When  our  life's  short  race  is  run, 

May  we  dwell  with  thee  above. 

910  10s.  sao 

New  Year's  Morning  Hpmn- 
1  Thanksgiving  and  the  voice  of  melody        [sleep. 
This  New  Year's  morning,  call  nie  from  my 
A  new  sweet  song  is  in  my  heart  for  thee. 
Thou  faithful,  tender  Shepherd  of  thy  sheep. 

I  With  voice  subdued  my  listening  spirit  sings, 
As  backward  on  the  trodden  path  I  gaze, 
While  ministering  angel*  fold  their  wings 
To  fill  with  lowly  thoughts  my  song  of  praise. 

3  Not  all  that  hath  been,  Lord,  henceforth  shall  be; 

A  low,  sweet,  cheering  strain  is  in  mine  ear  ; 
Thanksgiving  and  the  voice  of  melody 
Are  leading  in  from  heaven  a  blest  New  Year. 

4  Thoughts  of  thy  love, — and  oh,  how  great  the 

sum! 
Enduriug  trrief,  obtaining  bliss  for  me. — 
The  world,  life,  death,  things  present,  tilings  to 

conic, 
All  swell  the  New  Year's  opening  melody. 


911 


C.  M. 

Looking  forward. 


884 


1  And  now,  my  soul,  another  year 
Of  thy  short  life  is  past; 
I  cannot  long  continue  here, 
And  this  may  be  my  last. 


2  Awake,  my  soul;  with  utmost  care 

Thy  true  condition  learn  : 
What  are  thy  hopes?  how  sure?  how  fair? 
What  is  thy  great  concern  ? 

3  Behold,  another  year  begins ; 

Set  out  afresh  for  heaven  ; 
Seek  pardon  for  thy  former  sins, 
In  Christ  so  freely  given. 

4  Devoutly  yield  thyself  to  God, 

And  on  his  grace  depend  ; 
With  zeal  pursue  the  heavenly  road. 
Nor  doubt  a  happy  end. 


MEETING  AND  PARTING. 


91 


9 


7s.  844 

Parting  of  Oiristians. 

1  For  a  season  called  to  part, 

Let  us  now  ourselves  commend 
To  the  gracious  eye  and  heart 
Of  our  ever-present  Friend. 

2  Jesus,  hear  our  humble  prayer: 

Tender  Shepherd  of  thy  sheep. 
Let  thy  mercy  and  thy  care 
All  our  souls  in  safety  keep. 
3.  In  thy  strength  may  we  be  strong; 
Sweeten  every  cross  and  pain; 
And  our  wasting  lives  prolong. 
Till  we  meet  on  earth  again. 

913  lis  &  10s.  840 

Parting  Song. 

1  Brothers,  clasp  bauds,  the  brief  moments  are 

hying; 
Here  upon  earth  but  as  pilgrims  we  dwell ; 
Gladly  we  met,  yet  we  part  without  sighing,; 
Looking  beyond  the  fiaterual  farewell. 

In  his  dear  name,  the  All  loving.  All-seeing. 
Haud  clasped  in  haud  for  him,  brothers,  fare- 
well. 

2  Rich  in  our  faith,  in  our  love,  in  our  union. 

Foretastes  of  heaven  together  we've  known; 
Ours  is  the  bliss  of  a  saiutly  communion, 
Grauted  to  lovers  of  Jesus  alone. 

3  Now  to  our  work  again,  stronger  for  meeting, 

Pledged  to  our  Master  as  nerer  before. 
Warm  are  the  hearts  that  are  loyally  beatinj, 
Longing  to  serve  and  to  houor  him  more. 

4  Jesus  we  own  as  the  Lord  of  our  being  ; 

Let  our  last  song  rich  in  gratitude  swell ; 
In  his  dear  name,  the  All-loving.  All-seeing, 
Hand  clasped  in  hand  for  him,  brothers,  fare 
well. 


9H 


8s  &  7s. 


848 


Gather  at  the  River, 
1  Shall  we  gather  at  the  river, 


gat  U 
Where  bright  angel  feet  hare  trod; 
With  its  crystal  tide  forever 
Flowing  by  the  throne  of  God? 


MORTALITY   OF   MAX. 


169 


2  On  the  margin  of  the  river, 

Washing  "P  its  silver  spray. 
We  will  walk  and  worship  ever, 

All  the  happy,  go.den  day. 

3  On  the  bosom  of  the  river. 

Where  tin?  Saviour-King  we  own, 
We  ihall  meet  and  sorrow  never, 

Neath  the  glory  of  the  throne. 

4  Soon  we'll  reach  the  shining  river. 

Soon  our  pilgrimage  will 
Soon  our  happy  hearts  will  quiver 
With  the  intilody  of  peace. 

915     Gs  &  5s.  Peculiar. 


2  A  thousand  ages,  in  their  flight. 

With  the*-  ar»-  as  a  lleeting  day ; 
Past,  present,  future,  to  thy  sight 

At  once  wen  various  scenes  display. 

3  But  our  hrief  life's  a  shadowy  dream, 

A  passing  thought, that  toon  i- 1  '•  r, 
That  lades  with  morning*!  earliest  beam, 
And  fills  the  musing  mind  no  more. 

4  To  us,  0  Lord,  the  wisdom  give, 

Each  passing  moment  to  to  spend, 
Tha    we  at  length  with  thee  may  live 
"Where  life  and  bliss  shall  never  end. 


818 


Reunion  in  Hear  en. 

1  When  shall  we  meet  again  ?— 

Meet  ne'er  to  sever? 
When  will  Peace  wr  athe  her  chaiu 

Bound  us  forever? 
Our  hearts  will  ne'er  repose 
Safe  from  each  blast  that  blown 
In  this  dark  vale  of  woes,— 

Never, -no,  never  ! 

2  When  shall  love  freely  flow 

Pure  as  life's  river? 
When  shall  sweet  friendship  glow 

f  hangeless  forever  ? 
Where  joys  celestial  thrill. 
Where  bliss  each  heart  shall  fill, 
And  fears  of  parting  chill 

Never,— no,  never! 

3  Up  to  that  world  of  light 

Take  us.  dear  Saviour; 
May  we  all  there  unite, 

Happy  forever: 
Where  kindred  spirits  dwell. 
There  may  our  music  swell, 
And  time  our  joys  dispel 

Never,— no,  never ! 

4  Boon  shall  we  meet  again,— 

Meet  ne'er  to  sever: 
Soon  will  Peace  wreathe  her  chain 

Round  us  forever: 
Our  hearts  will  then  repose 
Secure  from  worldly  w«  m  : 
Our  s.ngs  of  praise  shall  close 

Never,— no,  never! 


917 


C.  M. 


sac 


MORTALITY  OF  MAX 


916 


L.  M. 


Brevity  of  Life. 
1  Fre  mountain!*  rear*4  their  form*  «nVim<». 
Or  heaven  and  earth  in  order  stood, 
Before  the  birth  of  ancient  time. 
Prom  everlasting  thou  art  God. 
15 


Time  the  Period  to  prepare  for  Eternity. 

1  Thee  we  adore.  Eternal  Name, 

And  humbly  own  to  thee 
How  feeble  is  our  mortal  frame. 
What  dying  worms  are  we. 

2  The  year  rolls  round,  and  steals  away 

The  breath  that  first  it  gave; 
Whate'er  we  do,  where'er  we  stray, 
We're  travelling  to  the  grave. 

3  Great  God,  on  what  a  slender  thread 

Hang  everlasting  things!— 

The  final  state  of  all  the  dead 

Upon  life's  feeble  strings! 

4  Eternal  joy,  or  endless  woe. 

Attends  on  every  breath; 
And  yet  how  uneonrerned  we  go 
Upon  the  brink  of  death  ! 

5  Awake,  O  Lord,  our  drowsy  sense, 

To  walk  this  dangerous  road; 
And  if  our  souls  are  hurried  hence, 
May  they  be  found  with  God. 

918  7s  &  6s.  S21 

Life  rapidly  passing  aieay. 

1  A?  flows  the  rapid  river. 

With  channel  broad  and  free. 
Its  waters- rippling  ever, 

And  hasting  to  tl  • 
So- life  is  onward  flowing, 

And  day-  of  offered  peace, 
And  man  is  swiftly  going 

Where  calls  ol  mercy  cease. 

2  As  moons  are  ever  waning, 

Al  hastes  the  sun  away, 
As  stormy  winds,  complaining, 

Bring  on  the  wintry'  day. 
So  fast  the  night  comes  o'er  us, 

The  darkness  of  the  grave; 
And  death  i- just  before  ns; 

God  takes  the  life  he  gave. 


170 


TIME   AND  ETERNITY. 


3  Say,  hath  thy  heart  it*  treasure 

Laid  up  in  worlds  above'.' 
And  is  it  all  thy  pleasure 

Thy  God  to  praise  and  Iovp  ? 
Beware,  lest  death's  dark  river 

Its  billows  o'er  thee  roll, 
And  thorn  lament  forever 

The  ruin  of  thy  soul. 


919 


CM. 


82  * 


920 


Life  short,  and  Man/rail. 

1  Teach  me  the  measure  of  my  days. 

Thou  Maker  of  my  frame  ; 
I  would  survey  life's  narrow  space, 
And  learn  how  frail  I  am. 

2  A  span  is  all  that  we  can  boast, 

An  inch  or  two  of  time; 
Man  is  but  vanity  and  dust. 
In  all  his  flower  and  prime. 

3  What  should  I  wish,  or  wait  for  then, 

From  creatures,  earth  and  dust? 
They  make  our  expectations  vain, 
And  disappoint  our  trust. 

4  Now  I  forbid  my  carnal  hope, 

My  fond  desire  recall ; 
I  give  my  mortal  interest  up, 
And  make  my  God  my  all. 

C.   M.  g^e 

The  Brevity  of  Life. 

1  How  short  and  hasty  is  our  life  ! 

How  vast  our  soul's  affairs  ! 
Yet  foolish  mortals  vainly  strive 
To  lavish  out  their  years. 

2  Our  days  run  thoughtlessly  along, 

Without  a  moment's  stay ; 
Just  like  a  story  or  a  song, 
We  pass  our  lives  away. 

3  God  from  on  high  invites  us  home  ; 

But  we  march  heedless  on, 
And,  ever  hastening  to  the  tomb, 
Stoop  downward  as  we  run. 

4  Draw  us,  0  God,  with  sovereign  grace, 

And  lift  our  thoughts  on  high. 
That  we  may  end  this  mortal  race, 
And  see  salvation  nigh. 

921  L.  M.  883 

God's  Eternity  and  Man*  Frailty. 

1  Through  every  age,  eternal  God. 
Thou  art  our  rest,  our  safe  abode: 
Hi^h  wan  thy-  throne  eer  heaven  was  made, 
Or  earth,  thy  humble  footstool,  laid. 

2  Long  hadst  thou  reigned  ere  time  began, 
Ur  dust  was  fashioned  into  man : 

And  long  thy  kingdom  shall  endure, 
When  earth  and  time  shall  be  no  more. 


3  Death,  like  an  ever-flowing  stream, 
Sweeps  us  away ;  our  life's  a  dream, 
An  empty  tale,  a  morning  flower, 
Cut  down  and  withered  in  an  hour. 

4  Teach  us.  0  Lord,  how  frail  is  man, 
And  kindly  lengthen  out  our  span, 
Till,  cleansed  by  grace,  we  all  may  be 
Prepared  to  die,  and  dwell  with  thee. 

922  C.  M. 

A  Warning  from  the  Grave. 

1  Beneath  our  feet  and  o'er  our  head. 

Is  equal  warning  given  : 
Beneath  us  lie  the  countless  dead. 
And  far  above  is  heaven. 

2  Death  rides  on  every  passing  breeze. 

And  lurks  in  every  flower: 
Each  season  has  its  own  disease, 
Its  peril  every  hour. 

3  Turn,  sinner,  turn  ;  thy  danger  know ; 

Where'er  thy  feet  can  tread. 
The  earth  rings  hollow  from  below 
And  warns  thee  of  her  dead. 

4  Turn,  Christian,  turn:  thy  soul  apply 

To  truths  which  hourly  tell 
That  they  who  underneath  thee  lie 
Shall  live  in  heaven,— or  hell. 


923 


7s  &  6s. 


604 


Hasting  to  our  Home. 

1  Time  is  winging  us  a  "way 

To  our  eternal  home; 
Life  is  but  a  winter's  day,— 

A  journey  to  the  tomb  : 
Youth  and  vigor  soon  will  flee. 

Blooming  beauty  lose  its  charms; 
All  that's  mortal  soon  shall  be 

Enclosed  in  death's  cold  arms, 

2  Time  is  winging  us  away 

To  our  eternal  home; 
Life  is  but  a  winter's  day,— 

A  journey  to  the  tomb: 
But  the  Christian  shall  enjoy 

Health  and  beauty  soon  above, 
Where  no  worldly  griefs  annoy, 

Secure  in  Jesus'  love. 


924 


6s. 


Nearer  my  Home. 
1  One  sweetly  solemn  thoueht 
Conies  to  me  o'er  and  o'er: 
I'm  nearer  my  home  to-day 
Than  ever  I've  been  before. 

I'm  nearer  my  home,  nearer  my  home. 

Nearer  my  home  to-day  : 
Yes,  nearer  my  home  in  heaven  to-day, 

Than  ever  I've  been  before. 


MORTALITY   OF    MAN. 


171 


2  Nearer  my  Father'*  house, 

Where  the  many  mansions  b«  ; 
Nearer  the  great  white  those, 

Nearer  the  jasper  sea. 

3  Nearer  the  bound  of  life 

Where  we  lay  cur  burdens  down, 
Nearer  leaving  my  CTOM, 
Nearer  wearing  my  crown. 

4  But  lying  darkly  between, 

Winding  down  through  the  night, 
Ii  that  dim  and  unknown  stream 

Which  leads  at  last  to  light.  * 


5  For  even  now  my  feet 

May  stand  upon  its  brink  ; 
I  may  be  nearer  my  home. 
Nearer  uow  than  I  think. 


925 


CM. 

Heavenly  Aspirations. 


1  And  let  this  feeble  body  fa:l. 

And  let  it  faint  and  die; 
My  soul  shall  quit  this  mournful  vale, 
And  soar  to  worlds  on  high  ; 

2  Shall  join  the  disembodied  saints, 

And  tind  its  long  sought  rest.— 
That  only  bliss  for  which  it  pants,— 
In  the  Redeemer's  breast. 


3  Oh.  what  are  all  my  sufferings  here, 

If,  Lord,  thou  count  me  meet 
With  that  enraptured  host  t'  appear, 
And  worship  at  thy  feet ! 

4  Give  joy  or  gri«f,  give  ease  or  pain, 

Take  life  or  friends  away  ; 
But  let  me  find  them  all  again 
In  that  eternal  day. 


926 


CM. 

Longing  for  Heaven. 


1  Sweet  land  of  rest,  for  thee  I  sigh  : 
When  will  the  moment  come, 
When  I  shall  lay  my  armor  by. 
And  dwell  with  Christ  at  home  ? 


2  No  tranquil  joys  on  earth  I  know, 
No  peaceful  sheltering  dome: 
This  world's  a  wilderness  of  woe, — 
This  world  is  not  my  home. 


3  To  Jesus  Christ  I  soucht  for  reel. 

He  hade  mi'  cease  to  roam. 

But  fly  for  Huccor  to  his  breast, 

And  he'd  conduct  me  home. 

4  Weary  o<"  wanderiner  round  and  round 

This  vale  of  sin  and  gloom. 
I  long  to  leave  th'  unhallowed  cround, 
And  dwell  with  Christ  at  home. 


927 


8s  &  7s. 

Flight  of  Time. 


1  My  days  are  sliding  swiftly  by, 

And  I.  a  pilgrim  stranger. 
Would  not  detain  them  as  they  fly,— 
Those  hours  of  toil  and  danger: 
For  now  we  stand  on  Jordan's  strand, 

Our  friends  are  passing  over; 
And  just  before,  the  shining  shore 
We  may  almost  discover. 

2  Our  absent  king  the  watchword  gave,— 

"Let  every  lamp  be  burning;" 
We  look  afar,  across  the  wave, 
Our  distant  home  discerning: 

For  now,  etc 

3  Should  coming  days  be  dark  and  cold, 

We  will  not  yield  to  sorrow, 
For  hope  will  sing,  with  courage  bold. 
There's  glory  on  the  morrow  :" 

For  now,  etc 

4  Let  sorrow's  rudest  tempest  blow. 

Each  chord  on  ear;h  to  sever. 
On  rKing  says  come,  and  there's  our  home. 
Forever !  oh,  forever ! 

For  now,  etc. 


928 


lis. 

Longing  for  Heaven. 


819 


1  I  w*uld  not  live  nlway  ;  1  ask  not  to  May 
W*here  storm  after  storm  rises  dark  o'er  the  way  • 
The  few  lucid  mornings  that  daw  n  on  U  here 
Are  followed  bj  gloom  or  beclouded  with  fear. 

*  T  would  not  live  alway  thus  fettered  by  sin. — 
Temptation  without  and  corruption  within  ; 
E'en  the  rapture  of  pardon  is  mingled  with  fears. 
And  the  cup  of  thanksgiving  with  penitent  tears. 

3  T  would  not  live  alway  :  no— welcome  the  tomb; 
Since  Jesu*  hath  lain  there,  I  dread  not  its  jrloom  : 
There  sweet  be  my  rest  till  he  bid  me  a;i-e 

To  hail  him  in  triumph  descending  the  skies. 

4  Who.  who  would  live  alway  away  from  his  God. — 
Aw.it  fnm  yoU  heaven,  that  blissful  abode, 
Where  rivers  of  pleasure   flow  bright  o'er  the 

plains. 
1       And  the  noontide  of  glory  eternally  reigns? 

5  There  saints  of  all  ages  in  harmony  meet. 
Their  Saviour  and  brethren  transported  to  greet ; 
While  anthems  of  rapture  unoea*inclv  roll. 

|       And  the  smile  of  the  Lord  is  the  feast  of  the  soul. 


172 


DEATH. 


DEATH. 


J«J9  L.    M.  823 

Blessedness  of  the  Righteous  in  Death. 

1  How  blest  the  righteous  when  he  dies  ! 

When  sinks  a  weary  soul  to  rest ! 
How  mildly  beam  the  closing  eyes  ! 
How  gently  heaves  th'  expiring  breast ! 

2  So  fades  a  summer  cloud  away: 

So  sinks  the  gale  when  storms  are  o'er; 
So  gently  shuts  the  eye  of  day  ; 
So  dies  a  wave  along  the  shore. 

3  A  holy  quiet  reigns  around, 

A  calm  which  life  nor  d  ath  destroy?  ; 
And  naught  disturbs  that  peace  profound 
Which  his  unfettered  soul  enjoys. 

4  Life's  labor  done,  as  sinks  the  clay, 

Light  from  its  load  the  spirit  flies, 
While  heaven  and  earth  combine  to  say, 
'*  How  blest  the  righteous  when  he  dies !" 


3  Oh  if  my  Lord  would  come  and  meet. 

My  soul  sh>»ul<l  stretch  her  wings  in  baste, 
|      Fly  fearless  through  death's  iron  gate, 
Nor  feel  the  terrors  as  she  passed.. 

4  Jesus  can  make  a  dying  bed 

Feel  soft  as  downy  pillows  are. 
While  on  his  breast  I  lean  my  head. 
And  breathe  my  life  out  sweetly  there. 


930 


L.  M. 

The  good  Fight  fought. 


822 


1  The  hour  of  my  departure's  come  ; 

I  hear  the  voice  that  calls  me  home; 
Now.  0  my  God,  let  trouble  cease, 
And  let  thy  servant  die  in  peace. 

2  The  race  appointed  I  have  run  ; 
The  combat's  o'er, the  prize  is  won; 
And  now  my  witness  is  on  high; 
And  now  my  record's  in  the  sky. 

3  Not  in  mine  innocence  I  trust ; 
I  bow  before  thee  in  the  dust ; 

And  through  my  Saviour's  blood  alone 
1  look  for  mercy  at  thy  throne. 

4  I  come,  I  come,  at  thy  command; 
I  give  my  spirit  to  thy  hand; 
Stretch  forth  thine  everlasting  arms, 
And  shield  me  in  the  last  alarms. 


931 


L.  M. 


823 


Death  not  to  be  feared. 

1  Why  should  we  start  and  fear  to  die? 

What  timorous  worms  we  mortals  are  ! 
Death  is  the  gate  of  endless  joy, 
And  yet  we  dread  to  enter  there. 

2  The  pains,  the  groans,  and  dying  strife 

Fright  our  approaching  souls  away  ; 
Still  we  shrink  back  again  to  life, 
Fond  of  our  prison  and  our  clay. 


932 


L.  M. 


887 


Triumph  over  Death. 

1  God  of  my  life  through  all  mv  days 
I'll  tune  the  grateful  notws  of  praise: 
The  sung  shall  wake  with  opening  light. 
And  warble  to  the  silent  night. 

2  When  death  o'er  nature  shall  prevail. 
And  all  the  powers  of  language  fail, 
Joy  through  my  swimming  eye*  shall  bre:tk, 
And  mean  the  thanks  I  cannot  speak. 

3  But  oh.  when  that  last  conflict's  o'er, 
And  I  am  chained  to  earth  no  more, 
With  what  glad  accents  shall  I  rise 
To  join  the  music  of  the  skies! 

4  Then  shall  I  learn  the  exalted  strains 
That  echo  through  the  heavenly  plains, 
And  emulate,  with  joy  unknown, 

The  glowing  seraphs  round  thy  throne. 


933 


C.  M. 


882 


Victory  over  Death. 

1  Oh,  for  an  overcoming  faith. 

To  cheer  my  dying  hours. 
To  triumph  o'er  the  monster  Death, 
And  all  his  frightful  powers  ! 

2  Joyful,  with  all  the  strength  I  have, 

My  quivering  lips  should  sing.— 
"  Where  is  thy  boasted  victory.  Grave  ? 
And  where,  0  Death,  thy  sting  ?"' 

3  If  sin  be  pardoned,  I'm  secure  ; 

Death  has  no  sting  beside: 
The  law  gives  sin  its  damning  power; 
But  Christ,  my  ransom,  died. 

4  Now  to  the  God  of  victory 

Immortal  thanks  be  paid. 
Who  makes  us  conquerors,  while  we  die, 
Through  Christ,  our  living  Head. 


931 


C.  M. 


827 


Preparation  for  Death. 
1  If  I  must  die.  oh,  let  me  die 
With  hope  in  Jesus'  blood.— 
Th<'  blood  that  saves  from  sin  and  guilt, 
And  reconciles  to  God. 


DEATH. 


173 


2  If  T  meal  die.  oh   let  me  Alt 

In  peace  Willi  all  mankind. 

And  change  these  fleeting  joyi  l*dow 

>    r  piea-sures  more  r< lined. 

3  If  I  must  die.— and  die  I  nm«t- 

I.  ;  Mmc  kind  >eraph  come. 

friendly  wing 
To  my  celestial  home. 

4  Of  Canaan'?  land,  from  Pisgah's  top. 

Mav  I  but! 
Though  Jordan  should  oYrrlow  its  banks, 
Id  boldly  venture  through. 


935  C.  1£  BS3 

GoiTf  Pretence  makes  Death  easy. 

1  T>eath  cannot  make  our  soul?  afraid. 

It* God  be  with  us  there: 
We  may  walk  through  i:<»  darkest  shade, 
And  never  yield  to  fear. 

2  I  could  renounce  my  all  below 

If  my  Redeemer  bid: 

;:i.  ill  were  called  to  go, 
And  die,  as  Moses  did. 

3  Misht  I  but  climb  to  Pis?ah'?  top, 

And  view  the  promi-t  i  land, 

My  flesh  itself  would  lor.:?;"  drop, 

And  welcome  the  command. 

i  Clasped  in  my  heavenly  Father's  arms, 
1  would  forget  my  breath. 
And  lose  my  life  among  the  charms 
Ofao  divine  a  death. 


540 


936 


S.  M. 


The  peaceful  Death  of  the  Righteous. 

1  Oh  for  the  death  of  tho*e 

Who  n'.uniU-r  in  the 
Oh.  l»e  like  their-*  liy  last  repose, 
Like  theirs  my  last  reward  : 

2  Their  bodies  in  the  ground, 

In  silent  hope,  may  lie. 
Till  the  last  trumpet'?  joyful  sound 
Shall  call  them  to  the  sky. 

3  Th"ir  ransomed  spirits  soar. 

•  ta  wine*  of  faith  and  love, 

t  the  Sav'our  they  adore, 
And  reign  with  him  above. 

4  Oh  for  the  death  of  tho«e 

si  milier  in  the  Lord  ! 
Oh.  l«e  like  theirs  my  last  repose, 
Like  theirs  my  last  reward  I 

r* 


852 


9:{7  S.  H.  M. 

Frien'U  $*jxiruted  by  Death. 
1   Fri'-nd  ;d:--r  f r i •  - • 

Who  hath  *Ot  lost  a  lr.    . 

ifl  no  anion  here  of  hearts 
Tliat  rind?  not  here  an  end: 

:hi?  trail  wad  i  "iir  flea!  re*t. 
Living  or  dying,  none  wer 

la  a  w<  r!'!  al 
Where  parting  is  unknown; 

g  eternity  ot  I 
Formed  l^r  the  rood  alone: 
And  faith  ben  ng  here 

Translated  to  that  _  -  •    here, 

3  Thu?  star  by  star  declines, 

Till  .i 
As  morning  high  and  higher  shines 

To  pure  and  perfect  day  ; 
N  *eink  theee  atari  in  empty  night. 
But  hide  themselves  in  hea^ 

938  C.  M. 

Death  a  temporary  separation. 

1  Come,  let  nejoin  our  friend-  abore 

Who  Lave  obtained  the  prise. 
And  <>n  tl.e  eagle  wings  of  love 
To  joy  celestial  rise. 

2  One  army  of  the  living  God, 

-  a  mmand  en 
Tart  "I"  the  host  have  crossed  the  flood. 
And  part  are  crossing  ■ 

3  E'-n  now  to  their  eternal  home 

tc  happy  ipiriti 
And  we  are  to  the  margin  come. 
And  ^     aex]     t  to  die. 

4  •  |  Barlow,  be  our  constant  G 

.  when  the  word  i<  _. 
Bi  i  Jordan*!  narrow  stream  divide. 
And  land  u>  safe  in  heaven. 

939  C.  M.  w, 

Death  of  a  Ciristian. 
1  Dear  as  thou  wert.  and  justly  dear. 
We  a  oold  I 

One  thought  shall  check  the  starting  tear: 
It  is.  that  thou  ar: 

2  And  thus  shall  f a M 

The  tear?  c  I  lore  restrain  : 
Oh,  who  that  saw  thy  part;i:^  hour 
Could  wish  thee  here  aga 

3  Tr:umphant  in  thy  clos:- 

The  hope  of  glory  n 
Joy  breathed  in  thy  expiring  sigh, 
to  think  the  race  was  run. 

4  Gently  th<>  pa*?in?  spirit  fled, 

Saari  r grace  divine; 

Oh.  may  such  en  ihed. 

And  make  our  end  like  thine. 


174 


DEATH. 


BURIAL. 

940  C.  M.  «2T 

Death  of  Cliristian  Friends. 

1  Why  do  we  mourn  departing  friends, 

Or  shake  at  death's  alarms? 
'Tis  but  the  voice  that  Jesus  sends 
To  call  them  to  his  arms. 

2  Are  w>  not  tending  upward,  too, 

As  fast  as  time  can  move? 
Nor  would  we  wish  the  \v  >urs  more  slow, 
To  keep  us  from  our  love. 

3  Why  should  we  tremble  to  convey 

Their  bodies  to  the  tomb? 
There  the  dear  flesh  of  Jesus  lay, 
And  left  a  long  perfume. 

4  The  graves  of  all  the  saints  he  blest, 

An  1  softened  every  bed; 
Where  should  the  dying  members  rest 
But  with  their  dying  Head? 

5  Thence  he  arose,  ascending  high, 

And  showed  our  feet  the  way  ; 
Up  to  the  Lord  our  flesh  shall  fly. 
At  the  great  rising  day. 

6  Then  let  the  last  loud  trumpet  sound. 

And  bid  our  kindred  rise: 
Awake,  ye  nations  under  ground  ; 
Ye  saints,  ascend  the  skies. 

911  L.  M.  888 

Death  and  Burial  of  a  Oiristian. 

1  Cnveil  thy  bosom,  faithful  tomb; 

Take  this  new  treasure  to  thy  trust, 
And  u'ive  these  sacred  relics  room 
To  slumber  in  the  silent  dust. 

I   2  Nor  pain  nor  grief  nor  anxious  fear 

Invades  thy  bounds:  no  mortal  woes 
Can  reach  the  peaceful  sleeper  here. 
While  angels  watch  the  soft  repose. 

i   3  So  Jesus  slept ;  God's  dying  Son 

Passed  througn  the  gr:ive  :iu«i  l.le.<c  the  bed. 
Rest  here,  blest  saint,  till  from  his  throne 
The  morning  break  and  pierce  the  shade. 

4  Break  from  his  throne,  illustrious  morn; 
Attend,  0  earth,  his  sovereign  word; 
Restore  thy  trust ;  a  glorious  form 
Shall  then  arise  to  meet  the  Lord. 

942  S.  M.  ,84 

The  Death  of  an  aged  Minister. 
1  "  Servant  of  God,  well  done: 
R  st  from  thy  loved  employ; 
The  battle  f  >uijht,  the  victory  won, 
Emer  thy  Master's  joy." 


2  The  voice  at  midnight  came; 

He  started  up  to  hear: 
A  mortal  arrow  pierced  his  frame  ; 
He  fell,  but  felt  no  fear. 

3  Tranquil  amid  alarms. 

It  found  him  on  the  field, 
A  veteran  slumbering  on  his  arms. 
Beneath  his  red-cross  shield. 

4  The  pains  of  death  are  past; 

Labor  and  sorrow  cease; 
And,  life's  long  warfare  closed  at  last. 
His  soul  is  found  in  peace. 

5  Soldier  of  Christ,  well  done  ; 

Praise  be  thy  new  employ  ; 
And.  while  eternal  ages  run, 
Rest  in  thy  Saviour's  joy. 


943 


7s. 

The  OirUtian  Burial 


1  Brother,  though  from  yonder  sky 
Cometh  neither  voice  nor  cry, 
Yet  we  know  for  thee  to-day 
Every  pain  hath  passed  away. 

2  Not  for  thee  shall  tears  be  given, 
Child  of  God  and  heir  of  heaven; 
F   r  he  gave  thee  sweet  release ; 
Thine  the  Christian's  death  of  peace. 

3  Brother,  in  that  solemn  trust 
We  commend  thee,  dust  to  dust; 
In  that  faith  we  wait,  till,  risen. 
Thou  shalt  meet  us  all  in  heaven. 

4  While  we  weep  as  Jesus  wept. 
Thou  shalt  sleep  as  Jesus  slept; 
With  thy  Saviour  thou  shalt  rest. 
Crowned  and  glorified  aud  blest. 


944 


12s  &  lis. 

Hope  in  Death. 


81S 


1  Thcu   art  gone  to   the  grave;  but  we   will  not 

deplore  thee, 
Though  ►o.-rowj  and  darkness  encompass  the 

tnuib ; 
The  Saviour  has  passed  through  its  portnls  before 

thee. 
.And  the  lamp  of  his  love  is  thy  gui  le  through 

the  gioom. 

2  Thou  art  gone  to  the  grave  ;  we  no  longer  behold 

thee. 
Xor  tread  the  rough  paths  of  the  world  by  thy 

si  le  ; 
But  the  wide  arms  of  merer  are  spread  to  enfold 

thee. 
And  sinners  may  hope,  since  the  Saviour  hath 

died. 

3  Thou   art   gone  to  the  grave;  and.  its   mansion 

forsaking. 

Perchan>e  thy  weak   spirit  in  doubt  lingered 
lone; 
But  the  sun-hine  of  heaven  beamed  bright  on  thy 
vakiag, 

Aud   the   *>und  thou   didst   hear  was    the  ser- 
aphim's song. 


BURIAL. 


4  Thou  art  gone  to  the  grave;  but   we  will  not  de- 
plore the*, 
Siuce  liod    was    thy   Rausom,   thy    Guardian, 
thr  Guide : 
He  gave  thee,  he  took  thee,  and  he  will  restore 
thi-e  ; 
And  death  has  no  itiug,  since  the  Saviour  hath 
died. 

915  10s.  820 1 

Death  in  the  Prime  of  Life. 

1  Go  to  the  grave  in  all  thy  glorious  prime, 

In  full  activity  of  Zealand  power  ; 
A  Christian  cannot  die  before  his  time  :  4 

The  Lord's  appointment  i*  the  servant's  hour. 

2  Go  to  th*  grave  ;  at  noon  from  labor  ce*«e  ; 

Re*t  on  tny  sheave*,  thy  harve«t-ta>k  U  done 
Come  from  the  beat  of  battle   and  in  p-ace. 
Soldier,  go  home ;  with  thee  the  tight  is  won. 

3  Oo  f  the  grave,  for  th*re  thy  Saviour  lav 

In  death'*  embrace*,  ere  be  ro*e  on  high  ; 
And  all  tne  rin<"mel.  by  thar.  narrow  way, 
Pami  to  eternal  life  beyond  the  sky. 

4  Go  to  the  grave?— no.  take  thy  seat  above. 

Be  thy  pure  spirit  p -esent  with  the  Lord, 
Where  thou  for  faith  and  hope  hast  perfect  love, 
And  open  vision  for  the  written  word. 


3  "  Far  from  thil  world  of  t « * i I  and  strife, 
They're  present  with  the  Lord; 

The  labor*  of  th<ir  mortal  life 
£nd  iu  a  large  reward." 


948 


L.  M. 

Asleep  in  Jmm. 


;  in  Ji  an  |  Msaael  ileen, 
From  which  none  ever  wake*  to  weep; 

A  calm  and  undisturbed  repose, 
Unbroken  by  the  last  of  foes. 

2  Asleep  in  Jesus  |  oh.  how  -w.-er 
To  be  for  men  a  slumber  ami  I 
With  holy  confidence  to  kins: 

That  Death  has  lost  bit  rencmed  sting. 

3  Aaleep  in  Jeans]  acaneraJ  rest. 
Whose  waking  i*  raprcmely  bleat : 

No  fear,  no  woo  shall  dim  that  hr.nr 
That  manifests  the  Saviour's  power. 


828 


946  7,  6s,  &  8.  84€ 

Early  Death. 

1  Brother,  thou  art  gone  to  rest; 

We  will  not  weep  for  thee ; 
For  thou  art  now  where  oft  on  earth 
Thy  spirit  longed  to  be. 

2  Brother,  thou  art  gone  to  rest; 

Thine  is  an  early  tomb  ; 
But  Jesus  summoned  thee  away  ; 
Thy  Saviour  called  thee  home. 

3  Brother,  thou  art  gone  to  rest; 

Thy  toils  and  cares  are  o'er  : 
An  1  sorrow,  pain,  and  guttering,  now 
.Shall  ne'er  distress  thee  more. 

4  Brother,  thou  art  g<fne  to  real : 

And  this  shall  be  onr  prayer.— 
That,  when  we  reach  our  journey's  end, 
Thy  glory  we  may  share. 

947  C.  M.  ,„ 

Those  blessed  who  die  in  the  Lord. 
1  H»ar  what  the  voice  from  heaven  proclaims 
For  all  the  pious  dead-. 
"Sweet  is  the  savor  1  f  their  names, 
And  soft  their  sleeping  be<l. 

'   2  M  They  die  in  leane.  and  nn  blest  ; 
J  How  kind  their  slumbers  are  ! 

From  suffering  and  from  sin  rHea^ed, 
I  They're  freed  from  every  snare. 


949  L.  M. 

Death  0/  an  Infant. 

1  Bo  fides  the  lovely,  blooming  flower, 
Frail,  stmiling  bo  are  of  an  hour: 

Bo  soon  our  transient  comfort*  fly. 
And  pleasure  only  blooms  to  die. 

2  I-  tlu-re  no  kind,  no  healing  art. 

I     — th»-  the  anguish  of  the  heart? 
Spirit  of  grace,  be  ever  nigh  ; 
Thy  comforts  are  not  made  to  die. 

3  Let  gentle  patience  smil^  on  pain, 
Till  dying  hope  revives  again  ; 

Hope  wip.es  th*  tear  from  sorrow's  eye. 
And  faith  points  upward  to  the  sky. 

950  8a  cc  7s.  843 

Comfort  in  the  Death  0/  the  Oirittian. 

1  1  Cease,  ye  mourners,  cease  to  languish 
<  Per  the  grave  of  those  you  love  ; 
Pain  and  rteath  and  night  and  anguish 
Enter  not  the  world  above. 

2  While  our  silent  steps  are  straying, 

Lonely,  through  night'*  deepening'shade, 
Glory's  brightest  beams  are  playing 
K..und  the  happy  Christian's  head. 

3  Light  and  peace  at  once  deriving 

From  the  hand  of  God  most  high. 
In  his  glorious  j  re^ence  living, 
They  shall  never,  never  die. 

4  Endless  pleasure  pain  excluding, 

Sickness  there  no  more  can  come; 
There,  no  fear  of  woe   intruding, 
Sheds  o'er  heaven  a  moment's  gloom. 


176 


RESURRECTION  AND  JUDGMENT. 


951 


843 


8s  &  7s. 

Fereicell  to  a  Christian  Sister. 

1  Sister,  thou  wast  mild  and  lovely, 

Gentle  as  the  summer  breeze, 
Pleasant  as  the  air  of  evening, 
When  it  floats  among  the  trees. 

2  Peaceful  be  thy  silent  slumber,— 

Peaceful  in  the  grave  so  low; 
Th-m  no  more  wilt  join  our  number: 
Thou  no  more  our  songs  shalt  know. 

3  Yet  again  we  hope  to  meet  thee, 

When  the  day  of  life  is  fled  ; 
Then  in  heaven  with  joy  to  greet  thee, 
Where  no  farewell  tear  is  shed. 


RESURRECTION*  AND  JUDG- 
MENT. 

952  S.  M.  8*5 

This  Mortal  shall  put  on  Immortality. 

1  And  must  this  body  die? 

This  lhortal  frame  decay  ? 
And  must  these  active  limbs  of  mine 
Lie  moldering  in  the  clay? 

2  God,  my  Redeemer,  lives, 

And  ever  from  the  skies 
Looks  down  and  watches  all  my  dust, 
Till  he  shall  bid  it  rise. 

3  Arrayed  in  glorious  grace. 

Shall  these  vile  bodies  shine, 

And  every  shape  and  every  face 

Look  heavenly  and  divine. 

4  These  lively  hopes  we  owe 

To  Jesus  dying  Jove  ; 
We  would  adore  his  grace  below. 
And  sing  his  power  above. 

953  7s.  %.  851 

Life  brought  to  Light  by  the  Gospel. 

1  Earth  to  earth,  and  dust  to  dust, 
Lord,  we  own  the  sentence  just: 
Head  and  tongue,  and  hand  and  heart, 
All  in  guilt  have  borne  their  part; 
Righteous  is  the  common  doom, 

All  must  molder  in  the  tomb. 

2  Lord,  from  nature's  srloomy  night 
Turn  we  to  the  gospel's  light; 
Thou  didst  triumph  o'er  the  grave, 
Thou  wilt  all  thy  people  save; 
Ransomed  by  thy  blood,  the  just 
Rise  immortal  from  the  dust. 


954 


C.   M.  SS9 

The  Dead  shall  live  again. 

1  Thro'  sorrow's  night,  and  danger's  path. 

Amid  the  deepening  gloom. 
We,  followers  of  our  suffering  Lord, 
Are  marching  to  the  tomb. 

2  Yet  not  thus  hopeless,  in  the  grave, 

The  vital  spark  shall  lie: 
For  o'er  life's  wreck  that  spark  shall  rise 
To  seek  its  kindred  sky. 

3  These  ashes,  too,  this  little  dust. 

Our  Father's  care  shall  keep, 
Till  the  archangel's  trump  shall  break 
The  long  and  dreary  sleep. 

4  Then  love's  soft  dew  o'er  every  eye 

Shall  shed  its  mildest  rays. 
And  the  long-silent  voice  awake 
With  shouts  of  endless  praise. 

955  L.  M.  885 

The  Lord's  Coming. 

1  The  Lord  will  come ;  the  earth  shall  quake; 
The  hills  their  ancient  seats  forsake; 
And.  withering,  from  the  vault  of  night 
The  stars  withdraw  their  feeble  light. 

2  The  Lord  will  come ;  but  not  the  same 
As  once  in  lowly  form  he  came,— 

A  quiet  Lamb  to  slaughter  led,— 

The  bruised,  the  suffering,  and  the  dead. 

3  The  Lord  will  come:  a  dreadful  form, 
With  wreath  of  flame,  and  robe  of  storm, 
On  cherub  wings  and  wings  of  wind, 
Anointed  Judge  of  human  kind. 

4  Can  this  be  he  who  wont  to  stray 
A  pilgrim  on  the  world's  highway, 

By  power  oppressed,  and  mocked  by  pride  ? 
0  God,  is  this  the  Crucified  ? 

5  Go,  tyrants,  to  the  rocks  complain  : 
Go,  seek  the  mountain's  cleft  in  vain  ; 
But  faith,  victorious  o>r  the  tomb, 
Shall  sing  for  joy,  "  The  Lord  is  come." 


956 


8s,  7s,  &  4. 


Saints  and  Sinners  judged. 

1  Day  of  judgment,  day  of  wonders.— 

Hark  !  the  trumpet's  awful  sound, 
Louder  than  a  thousand  thunders. 
Shakes  the  vast  creation  round: 

How  the  summons 
Will  the  sinner's  heart  confound! 

2  See  the  Judge,  our  nature  wearing. 

Clothed  in  majesty  divine; 
You  who  long  for  his  appearing 
Then  shall  say,  "  This  God  is  mine  : " 

Gracious  Saviour. 
Own  me  in  that  day  for  thine. 


KESUKUKCTIOX   AND  JLDCMKNT. 


2  At  his  call  the  dead  awaken. 
Rise  to  lite  from  earth  and 
All  the  powers  of  nature,  shaken 
By  his  looks,  prepare  tu  flee: 

i  !areless  rinner, 
What  will  then  become  of  thee? 

4  But  to  those  who  have  confessed. 
Loved,  and  served  the  Lord  belon, 

He  will  say,  "Come  Dear,  >*e  blessed; 
Bee  the  kingdom  I  bestow: 
You  Am  ever 

Shall  my  love  and  glory  know." 


957  C.  M.  ,„ 

Because  I  live,  ye  bhall  live  alto. 

1  When  downward  to  the  darksome  tomb 

I  thoughtful  turn  my  eyes. 
Frail  nature  Iremblei  at  the  gloom, 
And  anxious  fears  arise. 

2  Why  ahrinka any imnl  7    In  death's  embrace 

Once  Jesus  captive  slept ; 
And  antrels,  hovering  o'er  the  jdace, 
His  lowly  pillow  kept. 

3  Thus  shall  they  guard  my  sleeping  dust, 

And,  as  the  Saviour  rone. 
The  grave  again  shall  yield  her  trust, 
And  end  my  deep  repose. 

4  My  Lord,  before  to  glory  gone, 

Shall  bid  me  come  away  ■ 
And  calm  and  bright  shall  break  the  dawn 
Of  heaven's  eternal  day. 


958         8s,  Ts,  &  4.  8S€ 

Christ  coming  to  Judgment. 

1  Ln !  he  comes  with  clouds  descending, 

Once  for  favored  sinners  slain  : 
Thous-.nd  thousand  saints  attending, 
Swell  the  triumph  of  his  train: 

Hallelujah ! 
Jesus  shall  forever  reign. 

2  Every  eye  shall  now  behold  him, 

Robed"  in  dreadful  majesty  ! 
Those  who  set  at  noueht  and  sold  him, 
Pierced,  and  nailed  him  to  the  tree, 

Deeply  vailing. 
Shall  the  true  Messiah  see. 

3  Now  the  Saviour,  lone  expected. 

See,  in  solemn  pomp,  appear; 
All  his  saints,  by  man  rrje<  ted. 
Now  shall  meet  him  in  the  air. 

Hallelujah! 
See  the  day  of  God  appear. 


\m 


L.  M. 


f%e  L<>rd  Jf*u*  repealed  /mm  Beaeen. 

Tie-  day  of  wrath,  that  dread!*]  day. 
When  heaven  and  earth  shall  pan  away! 
What  power  shall  be  the  sinneri  -\-.\\  \ 
How  shall  he  meet  that  dreadful  da>  : 

2  When,  ihriv< dling  like  a  parched  scroll, 
The  flaming  heavens  together  roil. 
And  lender  ret,  and  ret  more  dread. 
Resounds  the  trump  that  wakee  the  dead  1 

3  Oh,  on  that  day,  that  wrathful  day. 

■W  ben  man  to  judgment  erakei  from  clay, 
Be  thou.  (»  Christ,  the  sinner-  !»!;«>. 
Though  heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away. 

960  s.  m:  8S,4 

Resurrection  and  Judgment. 

1  Waked  by  the  trumpet's  sound, 

I  from  the  Sjrave  must  rise, 
And  we  the  Judge  arith glory  crowned, 
And  see  the  flaming  skies. 

2  How  shall  I  leave  my  tomb? 

With  triumph  or  regret ! 
A  fearful  or  a  joyful  doom, 
A  curse  or  blessing,  meet  ? 

3  I  must  from  God  be  driven. 

Or  with  my  Saviour  dwell* 
Must  come,  at  his  command,  to  heaven, 
Or  else  depart— to  hell. 

4  0  thou  that  wouldest  not  have 

One  wretched  sinner  die, 
Who  diedst  thyself,  my  soul  to  save 
From  endless  misery, 

j  Show  me  the  way  to  shun 
Thy  dreadful  wrath  severe. 
That,  when  thou  corneal  onthythror.e, 
I  may  with  joy  appear. 

961  C.  M.  nt 

Everlasting  Absence  of  God  intolerable. 

1  That  awful  day  will  surely  come. 

Th"  appointed  hour  makes  haste. 

When  I  must  stand  before  my  Judge, 
And  pass  the  solemn  test. 

2  Thou  lovely  Chief  of  all  my  joys, 

Thou  Sovereign  of  my  heart, 
How  could  1  bear  to  h<  ar  thy  voire 

Pronounce  the  sound,  "  I>ejart !  " 

3  Jesus.  I  throw  my  arms  around, 

And  hang  upon  thy  breast; 
Without  one  gracious  smile  from  thee, 
31  y  spirit  cannot  rest. 

4  Oh,  tell  me  that  my  worthies*  name 

I-  graven  on  thy  hands: 
Show  me  some  premise  in  thy  book, 
Where  my  salvation  stands. 


178 


RESURRECTION  AND  JUDGMENT. 


96: 


a 


B.  M. 


8«0 


Solemn  Questions. 

1  And  will  the  Judge  descend? 

And  must  the  dead  arise. 

And  not  a  single  soal  escape 

His  all-discerning  eyes  ? 

2  How  will  my  heart  endure 

The  terrors  of  that  day, 
When  earth  and  heaven,  before  his  face 
Astonished,  shrink  away? 

3  But,  ere  the  trumpet  shakes 

The  mansions  of  the  dead, 
Hark !  from  the  gospel's  cheering  sound 
What  joyful  tidings  spread  ! 

4  Come,  sinners,  seek  his  grace, 

Whose  wrath  ye  cannot  bear; 
Fly  to  the  shelter  of  his  cross, 
And  find  salvation  there. 

963  C.  P.  M. 

Be  thou  my  Hiding -pi  ace. 

1  Wh<m  thou, my  righteousJudge,shaltcomo 
To  take  thy  ransomed  people  home, 

Shall  I  among  them  stand? 
Shall  such  a  worthless  worm  as  I, 
Who  sometimes  am  afraid  to  die,' 

13e  found  at  thy  right  hand  ? 

2  I  love  to  meet  among  them  now, 
Before  thy  gracious  feet  to  bow, 

Though  vilest  of  them  all; 
But,— can  I  bear  the  piercing  thought?— 
What  if  my  name  should  be  left  out, 

When  thou  for  them  shalt  call  ? 

3  Prevent,  prevent  it  by  thy  grace : 

Be  thou,  dear  Lord,  my  hiding-place, 

In  this,  th'  accepted  day; 
Thy  pardoning  voice,  oh,  let  me  hear, 
To  still  my  unbelieving  fear, 

Nor  let  me  fall,  I  pray. 

4  Let  me  among  thy  saints  be  found, 
Whene'or  the  archangel'*  trump  shall  ^ouud 

To  see  thy  smiling  face  ; 
Then  loudest  of  the  throng  I'll  sing. 
While  h?aven's  resounding  mansions  ring 

With  shouts  of  sovereign  grace. 


964 


C.  P.  M. 


Solemnity  of  Life. 

1  No  room  for  mirth  or  trifling  here, 
For  worldly  hope,  or  worldly  lear, 

It*  life  so  soon  is  gone  ; 
If  now  the  Judge  is  at  the  door, 
And  all  mankind  must  stand  before 

The  inexorable  throne. 

2  Nothing  is  worth  a  thought  beneath, 
But  how  I  may  escape  the  death 

That  never,  never  dies; 
How  make  mine  own  election  sure, 
And  when  I  fail  on  earth,  secure 

A  mansion  in  the  skies. 

3  Jesus,  vouchsafe  a  pitying  ray; 

Be  thou  my  Guide,  be  thou  my  Way 

To  glorious  happiness. 
Ah  !  write  thy  pardon  on  my  heart, 
And  whensoe'er  I  hence  depart, 

Let  me  depart  in  peace. 

965  C.  P.  M.  8g0 

Contemplation  of  Judgment. 

1  0  God,  my  inmost  soul  convert, 
And  deeply  on  my  thoughtful  heart, 

Eternal  things  impress ; 
Cause  me  to  feel  their  solemn  weight. 
And  tremble  on  the  brink  of  fate, 

And  wake  to  righteousness. 

2  Before  me  place,  in  dread  array, 
The  pomp  of  that  tremendous  day, 

When  thou  with  clouds  shalt  come 
To  judge  the  nations  at  thy  bar : 
And  tell  me,  Lord,  shall  I  be  there 

To  meet  a  joyful  doom  ? 

3  Be  this  my  one  great  business  here, 
With  serious  industry  and  fear, 

Eternal  bliss  t'  insure, — 
Thine  utmost  counsel  to  fulfil, 
And  suffer  all  thy  righteous  will, 

And  to  the  end  endure. 

4  Then,  Father,  then  my  soul  receive, 
Transported  from  this  vale,  to  live 

And  reign  with  thee  above, 
Where  faith  is  sweetly  lost  in  sight, 
And  hope  in  full,  supreme  delight, 

And  everlasting  love. 


HEAVEN, 


966  C.  M. 

The  Attraction*  of  Heaven. 

1  There  is  a  land  of  pure  delight, 
Where  saints  immortal  reign  ; 
Eternal  day  excludes  the  night, 
And  pleasures  banish  pain. 


2  There  everlasting  spring  abides, 

And  never-fading  flowers : 
Death,  like  a  narrow  sea,  divides 
That  heavenly  land  from  ours. 

3  Sweet  fields,  beyond  the  swelling  flood, 

Stand  dressed  in  living  green  : 

So  to  the  Jews  old  Canaan  stood, 

While  Jordan  rolled  between. 


179 


4  Qli,  could  we  make  our  doubts  remove,— 
Those  gloomy  donbtfl  that  rise,— 
And  iee  the  Oaaaaa  that  we  lore 
With  unbeclouded  eyes,— 

j  Could  we  but  climb  when  Moses  stood, 
And  view  the  landscape  o'er.— 

Not  Jordan'*  stream,  nor  death's  cold  flood, 
Should  fright  us  from  the  bhore. 


<W>7 


7  s  &  6s. 

The  TaradUe  eternal. 


BoO 


1  0  paradise  eternal. 

What  bliss  to  enter  thee, 
And  once  within  thy  portals. 
Secure  forever  be  ! 

2  In  thee  no  sin  nor  sorrow. 

No  rain  nor  death  is  known  ; 
But  pure  glad  lift-,  enduring 
As  heaven's  benignant  throne. 

3  There  God  shall  be  our  portion,, 

And  we  his  jewels  be  : 
And  gracing  his  bright  mansions, 
His  smile  reflect  and  see. 

4  0  paradise  eternal, 

.  What  joys  In  thee  are  known  ! 
O  ftr>d  of  merry,  guide  us, 
Till  ail  be  felt  our  owu. 


968  7s.  „, 

Tlte  Redeemed  in  Heaven. 

1  Who  are  these  in  bright  array, 

This  exulting,  happy  throng, 
Round  the  altar  nieht  and  day. 

Hymning  one  triumphant  bong? 
"Worthy  is  the  Lamb,  once  slain, 

BIes>ing.  honor,  glory,  power, 
Wisdom,  riches,  to  obtain, 

New  dominion  every  hour." 

2  These  throueh  fiery  trials  trod  : 

These  from  ereat  affliction  came; 
Now,  before  the  throne  of  God. 

1  with  his  almighty  name  : 
Clad  in  raiment  pure  and  "white, 

Victor-palms  in  every  hand. 
Through  their  great  Redeemer's  might, 

More  than  conquerors  they  stand. 

3  Hunger,  thirst,  disease,  unknown, 

<»u  immortal  fruits  they  feed; 
Them  the  Lamb,  amidst  the  throne, 

Shall  to  tiring  fountains  lead  : 
Joy  and  gladness  banish  sighs  ; 

Perfect  love  dispels  all  fears; 
And  forever  from  their 

God  shall  wipe  away  their  tears. 


969 


C.  M. 


The  I'rac  and  Rrpr,**  r,f  // 

1  There-is  an  hour  of  hallowed  jx 

F<»r  those  with  cares  oppi  • 
When  Bl|  ■  Hip  tears  shall  cca«e, 

And  all  be  hushed  to  rest. 

2  'Tis  then  the  soul  i«  freed  from  fears 

And  donbta  which  here  annoy; 
Then  they  that  oft  have  sown  in  tears 
Shall  reap  again  in  joy. 

3  There  is  a  home  of  sweet  n 

Where  storm-:  assail  no  more: 
The  stream  of  endless  pleasure  flows 
On  that  celestial  shore. 

4  There  purity  with  love  appears, 

And  bliss  without  alloy  : 
There  they  that  oft  had  sown  in  tears 
Shall  reap  again  in  joy. 

970  C.  M.  „, 

Earthly  and  heavenly  Good  camp 
1  These  mortal  joys,  how  soon  they  fade  ! 
How  swift  they  pafls  away  ! 
The  dying  flowrr  reclines  it*  hea  1. 

The  beauty  of  a  day. 

2'.Soon  are  those  earthly  treasures  lost 
We  fondly  call  our  own: 
We  scarcely  can  possession  boast, 
Before  we  find  them  gone. 

3  But  there  are  joys  which  cannot  die, 

With  God  laid  up  in  si"re. 
Treasurer  beyond  the  changing  sky, 
More  bright  than  golden  ore. 

4  Thr'  ceeds  which  piety  and  love 

Have  scattered  here  below. 
In  fair  and  fertile  fields  above 
To  ample  harvest  grow. 


971 


L.  M. 


8S7 


TJie  heavenly  Land. 

1  There  is  a  land  mine  eye  hath  seen, 

In  visions  of  enraptured  tb 
Bo  bright  that  all  which  spread-  I 
Is  with  its  radiant  glory  fraught. 

2  A  land  upon  whose  blissful  shore 

There  rests  no  shadow,  falls  uo  stain: 
There  those  who  meet  shall  part  I 

And  those  long  parted  meet  again. 

3  Its  skies  are  not  like  earthly  ski 

With  rarying  hues  of  shade  and  light; 

It  hath  no  need  of  suns  to  rise 
To  dissipate  the  gloom  of  night. 

4  There  sweeps  no  desolating  wind 

Across  that  calm,  serei 
The  wanderer  there  a  home  may  find 
Within  the  paradise  of  God. 


J 


180  HEAVEN. 


972  C.  M.  886 

Xo  Sin  in  Heaven. 

1  Far  from  these  narrow  scenes  of  night, 

Unbounded  elorif-s  rise, 
And  realms  of  joy  and  pure  delight, 
Unknown  to  mortal  eyes. 

2  Fair,  distant  land  J— could  mortal  eyes 

But  half  its  charms  explore. 

How  would  our  spirits  long  to  rise 

And  dwell  on  earth  no  more ! 

3  No  cloud  those  blissful  regions  know,— 

Realms  ever  bright  and  fair: 
For  sin.  the  source  of  mortal  woe, 
Can  nev^r  enter  there. 

4  Oh.  may  the  heavenly  prospect  fire 

Our  hearts  with  ardent  Iot«  ! 
Till  wings  of  faith,  and  strong  desire, 
Bear  every  thought  above. 

973  10s.  880 

Xo  Xi'jht  in  Heaven. 

1  Xo  night  shall  be  iu  heaven  ;  no  slithering  gloom 
Sh.ill  o'er  thru  glorious  landscape  ever  come; 
No  tears  shall  fall  in  sadness  o'er  those  flowers 
Thai  breathe  their  fragrance  through  celestial 

bowers. 

2  No  night  shall  be  in  heaven  ;  no  dreadful  hour 
Of  mental  darkness,  of  the  tempter's  power: 
Across  those  skies  uo  euvious  clouds  shall  roll, 
To  dim  the  sunlight  of  the  rapture!  soul. 

3  No  night  shall  be  in  heaven  ;  no  sorrow's  reign  ; 
No  secret  anguish,  no  corporeal  pain  ; 

No  shivering  limbs,  no  burning  fever  there  ; 
No  soul's  eclipse,  no  winter  of  despair. 

4  No  nizht  shall  he  in  heaven,  but  endless  noon  ; 
No  f;i<t  declining  sun,  no  waning  moon  : 

But  there  the  Lamb  shall  yield  perpetual  light 
Mid  pastures  green  and  waters  ever  bright. 


974 


S.  M. 

Dwelling  with  God. 


1  "  Forever  with  the  Lord  !  " 

Amen  !  so  let  it  be  ; 
Life  from  the  dead  is  in  that  word,— 
Tis  immortality. 

2  Here  in  the  body  pent, 

Absent  from  him,  I  roam. 

Yet  nightly  pitch  my  moving  tent 
A  day's  march  nearer  home. 

3  My  Father's  house  on  high.— 

Home  of  my  soul.— how  near. 
At  times,  to  faith's  foreseeing  eye 
Thy  gold-  n  gates  appear! 

4  '•  Forever  with  the  L<  rd  ! " 

Father,  if  'tis  thy  will. 
The  promise  of  that  faithful  word 
E'en  here  to  me  fulfil. 


975  7s  &  6s.  j 

Jerusalem  the  Golden* 

1  Jerusalem  the  golden. 
With  milk  and  honey  blest, 

Beneath  thy  contemplation 
Sink  heart  and  voice  oppress'd: 

I  know  not,  oh,  I  know  nut 
What  joys  await  us  there  : 

What  radiancy  of  glory, 
What  bliss  beyond  compare. 

2  They  stand,  those  halls  of  Sion, 
Conjubilant  with  song, 

And  bright  with  many  an  angel, 
And  all  the  martyr  throng: 

The  Prince  is  ever  in  them, 
The  daylight  is  serine ; 

The  pastures  of  the  blessed 
Are  deck'd  in  glorious  sheen. 

3  There  is  the  throne  of  David, 
And  there,  from  care  released, 

The  song  of  them  that  triumph, 
The  shcut  of  them  that  f»ast : 

And  they,  who  with  t:  eir  Leader 
Have  conquer'd  in  the  fight, 

Forever  and  forever 
Are  clad  in  robes  of  white. 


976 


8s  &  6s. 


Rest  in  Heaven. 

1  There  is  an  hour  of  peaceful  rest 

To  mourning  wanderers  given  ; 
There  is  a  joy  for  souls  distr 
A  balm  for  every  wounded  breast, 

'Tis  found  alone  in  heaven. 

2  There  is  a  home  for  weary  souls, 

By  sins  and  sorrows  driven, 
When  tossed  on  life's  tempestuous  shoals, 
Where  storms  arise,  and  ocean  rolls, 

And  all  is  drear,— 'tis  heaven. 

3  There  faith  lifts  up  the  tearless  eye, 

The  heart  no  longer  riven. 
And  views  the  tempest  passing  by, 
Sees  evening  shadows  quickly  fly, 

And  all  serene  in  heaven. 

4  There  fragrant  flowers  immortal  bloom, 

And  joys  supreni"  are  given  : 
There  rays  divine  disperse  the  gloom; 
Beyond  the  dark  and  narrow  tomb 

Appears  the  dawn  of  heaven. 

977       S.  M.   Double.        843 

A  Mansion  not  built  with  Hands. 
1  I  have  a  home  above. 

From  sin  and  sorrow  free, 
A  mansion  which  eternal  love 

Designed  and  formed  for  me. 
My  Father's  gracious  hand 

Has  biii It  this  swe^t  abode; 
From  everlasting  it  wns  planned 

My  dwelling-place  with  God. 


HEAVEN'. 


181 


2  >I>  Saviour's  precious  Mood 

Has  made  my  title  - 

n'd  tM  wijll  Ib  'in  »   lark  ragiug  flood 
To  make  my  r«->t  secure. 
The  OesnfbfW il  i>  cone, 

The  earnest  ha»  been  given; 

Be  Leads  bm  onward  to  th<'  home 

M  rvtd  for  mo  ill  heaven. 

3  Loved  i'ih-s  are  gone  before. 

Whose  pilgrim  days  ere  done; 
I  -      n  :>hall  Reel  them  on  that  ■here 

Where  parangs  art.-  unknown. 
But  more  then  all.  I  long 

Ilis  glorieeto  behold, 
Whoee  smile  fills  all  that  radiant  throng 

"With  ocetacy  untold 

978  6s  &  4s.  wo 

Jfv  Home  is  iu  Hear  en, 

1  I'm  hut  a  stranger  here, 

II  *ven  is  my  home; 
Earth  is  a  <l<-s<-rt  drear. 

Heaven  is  my  homo  : 
Danger  ami  Borrow  stand 
Round  me  on  every  hand  ; 
Heaven  is  my  fatherland, — 

Heaven  is  my  home. 

2  What  though  the  tempest  nice. 

Heaven  is  my  home : 
Short  is  my  pilgrimage; 

Heaven  i<  my  home  : 
Time's  cohl  ami  wint'ry  bla*t 
Boon  wffl  he  overpast ; 

I  shall  reaeh  home  at  last.— 
Heaven  is  my  home. 

3  There,  at  my  Saviour*-;  side. — 

Heaven  is  my  h<>me; 
I  shall  l>e  glorified,— 

Heaven  is  my  home: 
There  are  nV  good  and  blest. 
Those  I  loved  mos'  an«l  be*t. 
Ami  there  I.  too.  shaTI  rest ; 

Heaven  is  my  home. 


1   W     1  ilk  by  faith  of 

Faith  liws  u  on  hi-  word : 

But  while  the  body  is  onr  house, 

w  •  :.•  ebeenl  sresn  the  Lord. 

:>  'Tis  pleaeaai  t"  believe  thy  grace, 

But  We  bad  rath.  :  - 
We  weld  In-  ebeenl  from  the  flesh, 
And  present,  Lord,  with  thee. 


9S0 


L.  M.  6l. 

Beautiful  Sen. 


1  Beautiful  Zion.  built  above, 
Beautiful  eity.  that  I  love. 
Beautiful  gates  ef  pearly  white. 
Beautiful  temple,— God  its  light,— 

He  who  was  slain  OB  Calvary 
Opens  those  pearly  gates  to  me. 

2  Beautifhl  heaven,  where  all  is  light, 
B    .-. —  tai  -•  la  clothed  in  white, 
Beantilhl  strains  that  never  tire, 
Beautiful  harps  through  all  the  choir,— 
There  shall  I  join  the  chorea  m 
"Worshiping  at  the  Bevioart  feet. 

3  Beautiful  throne  for  Christ  our  King, 
Beautiful  songs  the  angel*  sing. 
Beantifal  re*t.  all  wanderings  i  •    - 
Beautiful  homo  of  perfect  peace.— 
There  shall  my  eyes  The  Saviour  see  : 
Haste  to  this  heavenly  home  with  me. 


979 


CM. 


8S1 


9S1 


L.  M. 

Going  Home  to  Hear  en. 


837 


The  hearetrfy  Marm'on. 


1  Wj  heavenly  home  is  bright  and  fair; 
>"or  pain  nor  death  can  enter  tl 

Its  glittering  towers  the  sun  outshine  ; 

That  heavenly  mansion  shall  be  mine. 

2  My  Father's  house  i>  built  on  high. 
Far.  far  above  the  starry  sky; 
When  from  this  earthly  prison  free. 
That  heavenly  mansion  mine  shall  be. 

3  I.  t  others  seek  ■  home  below. 
Which  flames  devour,  or  waves  o'erflow; 

Be  mine  the  happier  lot  to  own 

A  heavenly  mansion  near  the  throne. 


1  There  is  a  house  not  made  with  band?. 

Eternal,  and  on  hish  : 
And  here  niv  spirit  waiting  stands 
Till  G->d  shall  bid  it  fly. 

2  Shortly  this  prison  of  my  clar 

Must  >>e  dissolved  end  fall ; 

Then.  O  my  soul,  with  joy  ol>ey 

Thy  heavenly  Father's  call. 

3  'Tis  he.  by  his  almighty  rrare. 

That  forms  thee  fit  for  heaven. 
And,  as  an  earnest  of  the  place, 
Has  hi*  own  Spirit  given. 
lfi 


982 


C.  M. 


Th»  AVtr  Jenifalem. 


1  Jerusalem,  my  happy  home, 

Name  ever  dear  to  me  .' 
"When  shall  my  labors  have  an  end. 
In  joy  and  peace,  in  thee? 

2  Oh.  when,  thou  city  of  my  God, 

Shall  I  thy  courts  ascend, 

Where  congregations  ne'er  break  np, 
And  Sabbaths  have  no  end? 


182 


HEAYOs. 


3  There  happier  bowers  than  Eden's  bloom, 

Nor  >in  nor  sorrow  know; 
Blest  MMis,  through  rude  :iud  stormy  scenes, 
I  onward  press  to  you. 

4  Why  should  I  shrink  at  pain  and  woe 

Or  feel  at  death  dismay? 
I've  Canaan's  goodly  land  in  view, 
And  realms  of  endless  day. 

i  Jerusalem,  my  happy  home, 
My  soul  still  pants  for  thee; 
Then  shall  my  labors  have  an  end, 
When  I  thy  joys  6hall  see. 


083 


S.  M. 

Aspiration  for  Heaven. 


1  Far  from  my  heavenly  home. 

Far  from  my  Father's  breast, 
Fainting  I  cry,  Blest  Saviour,  come, 
And  speed  me  to  my  rest. 

2  My  spirit  homeward  turns, 

And  fain  would  thither  flee; 
My  heart,  0  Zion,  droops  and  yearns, 
When  I  remember  thee. 

3  To  thee,  to  thee,  I  press, 

A  dark  and  toilsome  road; 
When  shall  I  pass  the  wilderness. 
And  reach  the  saints1  abode. 

4  God  of  my  life,  be  near; 

On  thee  my  hopes  I  cast; 
Oh,  guide  me  through  the  desert  here, 
And  bring  me  home  at  last! 


984  7s  &  6s.  850 

Longing  to  be  clothed  upon. 

1  Oh !  for  the  robes  of  whiteness ; 

Oh  !  for  the  tearless  eyes; 
Oh !  for  the  glorious  brightness 
Of  the  unclouded  skies. 

2  Oh  !  for  the  "  no  more  weeping  M 

Within  the  land  of  love.— 
The  endless  joy  of  keeping 
The  bridal  feast  above. 

3  Oh  !  for  the  hour  of  seeing 

My  Saviour  face  to  face, — 
The  joy  of  ever  being 
In  that  sweet  meeting-place. 

4  Jesus,  thou  King  of  slory, 

I  soon  shall  dwell  with  thee; 
And  sinsr  the  wondrous  story 
Of  all  thy  love  tome. 


985 


9s,  4s,  &  6s. 

Love,  Rest,  and  Home. 


1  Beyond  the  smiling  and  the  weeping 

I  shall  be  soon; 
Beyond  the  waking  and  the  sleeping, 
Beyond  the  sowing  and  the  reaping, 
I  shall  be  soon. 
Love.  rest,  and  home, — nweet,  sweet  home! 
Oh,  how  sweet  it  will  be  there  to  meet 
The  dear  loved  oues  at  home. 

2  Beyond  the  blooming  and  the  fading 

I  shall  be  soon; 
Beyond  the  shining  and  the  shading, 
Beyond  the  hoping  and  the  dreading, 

I  shall  be  soon. 
Love,  rest,  and  home,  &c. 

3  Beyond  the  rising  and  the  setting 

I  shall  be  soon ; 
Beyond  the  calming  and  the  fretting 
Beyond  remembering  and  forgetting, 

I  shall  be  soon. 
Love,  rest,  and  home,  &c. 

4  Beyond  the  parting  and  the  meeting 

I  shall  be  soon; 
Beyond  the  farewell  and  the  greeting, 
Beyond  the  pulse's  fever  beating, 

I  shall  be  soon. 
Love,  rest,  and  home,  <fcc. 


9S6 


C.  M. 

Heaven  in  Prospect. 


681 


1  On  Jordan's  stormy  banks  I  stand, 

And  cast  a  wishful  eye 
To  Canaan's  fair  and  happy  land, 
Where  my  possessions  lie. 

2  Oh,  the  transporting,  rapturous  scene 

That  rises  to  my  eight ! 
Sweet  fields,  arrayed  in  living  green, 
And  rivers  of  delight. 

3  O'er  all  those  wide-extended  plains 

Shines  one  eternal  day; 
There  God  the  Son  forever  reigns, 
And  scatters  night  away. 

4  No  chilling  winds  nor  poisonous  breath 

Can  reach  that  healthful  shore; 
Sickness  and  sorrow,  pain  and  death. 
Are  felt  and  feared  no  more. 

5  When  shall  I  reach  that  happy  place, 

And  be  forever  blest  ? 
When  shall  I  s  e  my  Father's  face, 
And  in  his  bosom  rest? 

6  Filled  with  delight,  my  raptured  soul 

Would  here  no  longer  stay; 
Though  Jordan's  wnves  should  r'ouad  me  roll, 
I'd  fearless  launch  away. 


PRAYER  FOK  CHKIST's   COMING. 


183 


!>s? 


S.  If. 

The  Pilgrim*  Bomf. 
l  A  few  more  >ear-  shall  roll, 
-  Dome, 
And  *e  shall  be  with  thoM  tliat  rest, 
i   within  the  tomb, 
Then,  0  my  Lord,  prepare 

My  soul  i<  r  that  great  day: 
C>h,  WSSBJ  me  in  thy  precious,  blood, 
And  take  my  sins  away. 
I  A  few  ana*  struggle!  here, 
A  few  more  parting  D*er, 
A  few  note  toil-.  ;i  few  more  tears. 
And  we  shall  weep  no  more. 

3  A  few  more  Sabbath*  here 

Shall  cheer  Of  "ii  our  way, 
And  we  -hull  reach  the  eiidleai  rest, 
Th"  eternal  Sabbath-day. 

4  'Ti-  bat  a  little  while. 

And  he  shall  come  aeain, 
Who  died  that  we  might  lire,  who  Href 
That  we  with  him  may  reign. 


Uss  C.  If.  881 

The  Hope  of  II fax  en. 

'       1  When  T  ran  read  my  title  clear 
To  maimiOfM  in  th"  *kies, 
I  bi«l  mrewefl  to  every  fear. 
And  wipe  ..  •  >es. 

2  Should  earth  aeainst  my  eoul  engage, 

And  fiery  darts  be  hurled. 
Then  I  can  mile  at  Satan's  rage. 
And  mee  a  frowning  world. 

3  Let  cares,  like  a  wild  d'duz*.  come, 

And  storms  of  sorrow  fall  ! 
M       I  but  safely  reach  my  home, 
My  God,  my  heaven,  my  all. 

4  There  phall  I  bathe  my  weary  sonl 

Ini  n  of  heavenly  r^t, 

And  not  a  nave  of  trouble  roll 

Across  my  peaceful  breast. 


PRAYER    FOR    CHRIST'S    COMING. 


841 


989  7s. 

Bepori  of  the  Watchman. 

1  "Watchman  !  tell  us  of  the  night. 

What  its  sizns  of  promise  sre. 

Traveller!  «».«  r  yon  mountain's  height, 
See  that  glory-beaming  star. 

2  Watchman  !  does  its  beauteous  ray 

Ausrht  of  hope  or  joy  foretell  ? 
Traveller!  >cs:  it  brings  the  day, 
Promised  day  of  Israel. 

3  Watchman  !  tell  us  of  the  night; 

Higher  yet  that  star  ascends. 
Traveller  !  Ueeaediiea  and  light. 
Peace  and  truth,  its  course  portend*. 

4  Watchman!  will  its  beam*  alone 

Gild  the  spot  that  pave  them  birth? 
Traveller  !  ages  are  it*  own  : 
See,  it  bursts  o'er  all  the  earth. 

5  Watchman  !  tell  us  of  the  night. 

For  the  morning  seems  to  dawn. 

Traveller !  darkness1  takes  its  flight ; 

Doubt  and  terror  are  withdrawn. 

6  Watrhman  !  let  thy  wanderings  ceai«e; 

Hie  thf-e  to  thv  quiet  home. 
Traveller!  lo  !  the  Prince  of  peace, 
Lo  !  the  Son  of  God  is  come. 


990 


7a  &  6s. 

Looking  unto  Jews. 


842 


1  Ri*e,  my  soul,  and  stretch  thy  wings; 

Thy  better  portion  trace; 

Rim  from  transitory  things. 
Towards  heaven,  thy  native  place  ; 

Sun  and  moon  and  star-  decay  ; 
Time  shall  soon  this  earth  remove, 

Iii-<\  my  soul,  and  haste  away 
To  seats  prepared  above. 

2  Rivej-s  to  the  ocean  rnn. 

Nor  stay  in  all  their  conrM  ; 
Fire,  ascending,  seeks  the  sun; 

Both  meed  them  tr.  their  source: 
Bo  ■  ="ul  that's  horn  of  God 

Pants  to  view  h  I  trior  ons  face, 
Upward  tends  tr.  his  abode, 

To  rest  in  his  embrace. 

3  Cea^e,  ye  pilgrims,  cease  to  mourn ; 

ii  ward  to  the  pr:z<- : 
Soon  our  Saviour  will  return, 

Triumphant  in  the  ikiea  : 
Yet  a  season,  and  you  know 

Happy  entrance  will  be  given, 
All  oar  sorrows  left  below. 
And  earth  exchanged  for  heaven. 


181 


PRAYER   FOR   CHRIST'S  COMING. 


991  7s.  818 

Hasten,  Lord,  Die  promised  Hour. 

1  See  the  ransomed  millions  stand, 
Palms  of  conquest  ill  their  hand; 
This  before  the  throne  their  strain, 
"  Hell  is  vanquished,  death  is  slain  ! 

2  "  Blessing,  honor,  glory,  might. 
Are  the  Conqueror's  native  right ; 
Thrones  and  powers  before  him  fall,— 
Lamb  of  God,  and  Lord  of  all !'' 

3  Hasten,  Lord,  the  promised  hour; 
Come  in  glory  and  in  power; 
Still  thy  foes  are  unsubdued  ; 
Nature  sighs  to  be  renewed. 

4  Time  has  nearly  reached  its  sum ; 

All  things,  with  the  bride,  say  "  Come." 
Jesus,  whom  all  worlds  adore, 
Come,  and  reign  for  evermore. 

992  L.  M.  88? 

Christ  the  Redeemer  and  Judge. 

1  Now  to  the  Lord,  who  makes  us  know 

The  wonders  of  his  dying  love, 
Be  humble  honors  paid  below, 
And  strains  of  nobler  praise  above. 

2  To  Jesus,  our  atoning  Priest, 

To  Jesus,  our  eternal  King, 
Be  everlasting  power  confessed, 
Let  every  tongue  his  glory  sing. 

3  Behold,  on  flying  clouds  he  comes, 

And  every  eye  <hall  see  him  move; 
Though  with  our  sins  we  pierced  him  once, 
Now  he  displays  his  pardoning  love. 

4  The  unbelieving  world  shall  wail, 

While  we  rejoice  to  see  the  day  ; 

Come.  Lord,  nor  let  thy  promise  fail, 

Nor  let  thy  chariot  long  delay. 


993 


7s  &  6s. 


Watch. 

1  Rejoice,  rejoice,  b -lievers, 

And  let  your  lights  appear! 
The  shades  of  eve  are  thickening, 
And  darker  night  is  near. 

2  The  Bridegroom  is  advancing; 

Each  hour  he  draws  more  nigh; 
L'p  !  watch  and  pray,  nor  slumber; 
At  midnight  comes  the  cry. 

3  Our  hope  and  expectation, 

0  Jesus,  now  appear 

Arise,  thou  Sun  so  looked  for, 
O'er  this  benighted  sphere. 

4  With  hearts  and  hands  uplifted, 

We  plea'i,  0  Lord,  to  see 

The  day  of  our  redemption, 

And  ever  be  with  thee. 


994 


S.  M. 


The  watchful  Servant. 

1  Ye  servants  of  the  Lord, 

Each  in  his  office  wait ; 
With  joy  obey  his  heavenly  word, 
And  watch  before  his  gate. 

2  Let  all  your  lamps  be  bright, 

And  trim  the  golden  flame  ; 
Gird  up  your  loins,  as  in  his  sight, 
For  awful  is  his  name. 

3  Watch j— 'tis  your  Lord's  command; 

And  while  we  speak  he's  near  : 
Mark  every  signal  of  his  liand, 
And  ready  all  appear. 

4  Oh,  happy  servant  he, 

In  such  a  posture  found  ! 
He  shall  his  Lord  with  rapture  see, 
And  be  with  honor  crowned. 

C.    M.  829 

Come,  Lord  Jesus. 

1  Light  of  the  lonely  pilgrim's  heart, 

Star  of  the  coming  day. 
Arise,  and,  with  thy  morning  beams, 
Chase  all  our  griefs  away. 

2  Come,  blessed  Lord,  bid  every  shore 

And  answering  island  sing 

The  praises  of  thy  royal  name, 

And  own  thee  as  their  King. 

3  Bid  the  whole  earth,  responsive  now 

To  the  bright  world  above. 
Break  forth  in  rapturous  strains  of  joy, 
In  memory  of  thy  love. 

4  Lord.  Lord,  thy  fair  creation  groans,— 

The  earth,  the  air,  the  sea,— 
In  unison  with  all  our  hearts, 
And  calls  aloud  for  thee. 


995 


996 


C.  M. 


828 


Kingdom  of  Christ  among  Men. 

1  Lo  !  what  a  dorious  sight  apppears 

To  our  believing  eyes  ! 
The  earth  and  seas  ar  •  parsed  away. 
And  fled  the  rolling  skies, 

2  The  God  of  glory  down  to  men 

Removes  his  blest  abode— 
His  saints  the  objects  of  his  grace, 
And  he  their  faithful  God. 

3  His  own  soft  hand  shall  wipe  the  tears 

From  every  weeping  eye. 
And  p-iin*.  anJ  eronns.  an<1  grief*,  and  fears, 
And  death  itself,  shall  die. 

4  How  lone,  dear  Saviour,  oh,  how  long 

Shall  this  bright  hour  delay  ! 
Fly  swifter  round,  ye  wheels  of  time, 
And  bring  the  welcome  day. 


FBATSB   FOR  CHRIST  S  COMING. 


185 


W7 


816 

Come,  Lord  Jesus. 

1  Come.  Darin  of  nations,  come : 
Hasten,  LorJ.  the  general  doom; 

Hear  the  Spirit  hikI  the  Bride ; 
Come,  and  take  us  to  thy  =.ide. 

2  Thou  «rhO  hast  our  place  prepared, 
Make  us  meet  for  our  reward  ; 

Then  with  ;dl  thy  saints  descend; 
Then  our  earthly  trials  end. 

3  Mindful  of  thy  chosen  race, 
Shorten  these  vindictive  days, 
Hear  us  now,  and  Bare  thine  own,' 
"Who  lor  lull  redemption  groan. 

4  Take  to  thee  thy  royal  power : 
Reign,  when  sin  shall  be  no  more; 
Reign,  when  death  no  more  shall  be, 
■   ign  to  all  eternity  | 

S.  M. 

Longing  for  Christ. 

1  Come,  Lord,  and  tarry  not : 

Bring  the  long-looked-for  day  ; 

Oh  !  why  these  years  of  waiting  here 
These  ages  of  delay  ? 

2  We  long  to  hear  thy  voice, 

To  pee  thee  face  to  face. 
T o  share  thy  or  wn  and  irlory  then, 
As  now  we  share  thy  grace. 

3  Come,  and  make  all  thina^  new; 

Build  up  this  ruined  earth  : 
j\.  tfore  oar  faded  paradise — 
Creation's  second  birth. 
1G* 


ind  begin  t'.. 

.  t.tk-'  the  km. 
Great  king  ot  ngntejusueea. 


90S 


999 


7.  Gl. 

Till  he  come. 


1  "  Till  he  come."— oli.  let  the  words 
Linger  on  the  trembling  ch  rda; 
Let  the  1  ttle  while  between 

In  Their  golden  light  be  seen  : 

Let  us  think  how  nearen  and  home 

Lie  beyond  that  "Till  he  come." 

2  Clouds  and  conflict!  round  us  press; 
Would  we  have  on>-  Borroa 

All  the  sharpness  of  the 
All  that  tells  the  world  is  loss, 
I>eath  and  darkn-s-  and  the  tomb, 
Only  wh  sper,  "  Till  he  come." 

3  See.  the  feast  of  lore  is  spread  : 
Prink  the  wine,  and  break  the  bread. 
Sweet  memorials.— till  the  Lord 
Call  us  round  hi-  heavenly  b-\ard: 
Some  from  earth,  from  glory  some  : 
Severed  only  "Till  he  come." 


1000 


L.  M. 


Praise  unceasing. 


1  To  God  the  Father.  God  the  Son 
And  God  the  Spirit.  Tire-'  in  One, 
From  all  alv>ve  and  all  below, 
Let  joyful  praise  unceasing  flow. 

AmeiL 


DOXOLOGIES. 


L.  M. 


90,  105 

2«7,  852 
To  God  the  Father,  God  the  Sun, 
And  God  the  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
Be  honor,  praise,  and  glory  given, 
By  all  on  earth,  and  all  in  heaven ! 

2  L.  M. 

Praise  God,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow  I 
Praise  him,  all  creatures  here  below  ! 
Praise  him  above,  ye  heavenly  host ! 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost  I 

3  L.  M.  M 

All  praige  to  God  the  Father  be; 
All  praise  Eternal  Sou  to  thee ; 
Whom  with  the  Spirit  we  adore, 
Forever  and  forevermore. 


L.  M. 

All  praise  and  glory  be  to  thee 
Whose  love  has  set  thy  people  free; 
Like  praise  be  to  the  Father  done, 
And  Holy  Spirit,  Three  in  One. 

L.   M.  63,819 

To  God  the  Father.  God  the  Son, 
And  Holy  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
Unceasing  praise  and  glory  be, 
Now  and  through  all  eternity. 

L.   M.  70,867 

To  God  the  Father  let  us  sing; 
To  God  the  Son,  and  risen  King; 
And  equally  with  them  adore 
The  Spirit,  — God  forevermore. 

L.  M.  76,861 

0  Lord,  the  Lord  of  lords,  to  thee 
Eternal  praise  and  glory  be; 
Whom  with  the  Father  we  adore, 
And  Holy  Ghost  forevermore. 


8  L.   M.  87,  835 

To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
The  God  whom  earth  and  heaven  adore, 

Be  glory  as  it  was  of  old, 
Is  now,  and  shall  be  evermore. 

186 


L.  ll.  88,891 

0  Holy  Father,  Holy  Son, 
And  Holy  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
Thy  grace  devoutly  we  implore, 
Thy  name  be  praised  forevermore. 


10 


8t> 


L.  M. 

Glory  to  thee,  0  God,  most  high! 
Father,  we  praise  thy  majesty  1 
The  Son,  the  Spirit,  we  adore, 
One  Godhead,  blest  forevermore ! 


11  L-   M.  101,869 

To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
The  God  whom  heaven  and  earth  adore, 

Be  glory  from  the  angel  host, 
And  all  mankiud  forevermore. 


12 


fi     \r  68,141,1 65,21 8 
O.   JV1.       248,29?,382 

To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

One  God  whom  we  adore, 
Be  glory  as  it  was,  is  now, 

And  shall  be  evermore. 


13  CM.  8,,84 

Let  God  the  Father,  and  the  Son, 

Aud  Spirit  be  adored. 
Where  there  are  works  to  make  him  known, 

Or  saints  to  love  the  Lord. 

14  CM.  88,«T 

0  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 

And  God  the  Holy  Ghost, 
To  thee  be  praise,  great  Three  in  One, 

From  thy  created  host. 


15 


0.   M.  55.  J56 

All  glory  to  the  Father  be, 

All  glory  to  the  Son. 
All  glory,  Holy  Ghost,  to  thee, 

While  endless  ages  run. 


16 


C.  M. 


68,  142 


To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost 

Immortal  glory  be, 
Who  was,  and  is,  and  shall  be  still, 

To  all  eternity. 


UOXOLOGIES. 


187 


17 


18 


S.    M.  78,  2?0 

Ye  angels  round  the  throne, 
And  saints  iliat  dwell  below, 

Worship  the  Father,  praise  the  Son, 
And  bkss  the  Spirit  too. 


S.  M. 

Praise  Christ,  the  only  Son  ! 

Praise  to  the  Father  give  ! 
Praise  to  the  Spirit !  One  alone, 

In  whom  aluue  we  live. 


87 


19 


S.  M. 


The  Fatlier  and  the  Son 

And  Spirit  we  adore; 
We  praise,  we  btsss,  we  worship  thee, 

Both  now  and  evermore. 


179 


20  S.  M. 

Praise  to  the  Saviour  Son, 
Who  came  to  seek  the  lost; 

And  praise  be  to  the  Father  done 
And  to  the  Holy  Ghost. 


21  S.  It 

To  God  the  Father,  Son, 

Ami  Spirit  glory  be, 
How  whilst  the  years  of  time  shall  run, 

And  through  eternity. 


22  S.  M. 

Lord  Jesus  Christ,  the  Son, 

To  thee  all  glory  be. 
With  Father,  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 

Through  all  eternity. 


825 


23 


7s. 


109,  212,  295 


Holy  Father.  Holy  Son, 
Holy  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
Praise  and  glory  be  to  thee 
Now  and  through  eternity. 

84  'S.  97,140 

Hymns  of  glory  and  of  praise. 
Father,  unto  thee  we  raise; 
Risen  Son.  all  praise  to  thee, 
With  the  Spirit,  ever  be. 

25  7s.  818 

Sing  we  to  our  God  above 
Praise  eternal  as  his  love; 
Praise  him,  all  ye  heavenly  host, 
Father,  Son.  and  Holy  Ghost. 


20 


<s. 


844 


Praise  the  Father,  earth  and  heaven, 
Praise  the  Bon,  the  Spirit  praise, 

As  it  was,  and  is,  be  given 

Glory  through  eternal  days. 


27 


IS. 


6l. 


28 


29 


Praise  the  name  of  God  most  high, 
Praise  him,  all  below  the  sky. 
Praise  nini,  all  ye  heavenly  host, 
Father.  Soil,  and  Holy  Ghost ; 
As  through  countless  ages  past, 
Evermore  his  prah>e  shall  last. 

7s.  6l.  851 

Blessing,  honor,  glory,  might, 
And  dominion  infinite. 
To  the  Father  of  our  Lord, 
To  the  Spirit,  and  the  Word; 
As  it  was  all  worlds  before, 
Is,  and  shall  be  evermore. 

7s  &  6s. 

Fatlier,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

One  God  whom  we  adore, 
Join  we  with  the  heavenly  host 

To  praise  thee  evermore: 
.Live,  by  heaven  and  earth  adored, 

Three  in  One,  and  One  in  Three, 
Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord. 

All  glory  be  to  thee  ! 

30  7s  &  Gs.        8JJ;  J*? 

To  thee  be  praise  forever. 
Thou  glorious  King  of  kings ! 

Thy  wondrous  love  and  lav,>r 
Each  ransomed  spirit  sings; 

We'll  celebrate  thy  glory 
With  all  thy  saints  above, 

And  shout  the  joyful  story 
Of  thy  redeeming  Tove. 

31  10s. 

To  Father.  Son,  and  Spirit,  ever  blest. 
Eternal  praise  and  worship  be  addressed  ; 
From  age  to  aee.  ye  saints  his  name  adore, 
And  spread  his  fame,  till  time  shall  be  no 
more  ! 


32 


8s  &  7s. 


201,  260 


Praise  the  God  of  all  creation  : 

Praise  the  Father's  boundless  love, 
Praise  the  Lamb,  our  expiation. — 

Priest  and  Kine.  enthroned  above. 
Praise  the  Fountain  of  salvation, — 

Him  by  whom  our  spirits  live; 
Undivided  adoration 

To  the  one  Jehovah  give. 


183 


l>OXOLOGIES. 


33  8s  &  7s.  a 

Praise  the  Father,  earth  and  heaven ; 

Praise  the  Son,  the  Spirit  praise; 
As  it  was,  and  is,  be  given 

Glory  through  eternal  days. 

34  8s  &  7s.  6l.  »i 

Glory  be  to  God  the  Father, 
Glory  be  to  God  the  Son, 

Glory  be  to  God  the  Spirit, 
Everlasting  Three  in  One: 

Thee  let  heaven  and  earth  adore, 

Now,  henceforth,  and  evermore. 


35 


8s,  7s,  &  4. 


266,  806 

Great  Jehovah,  we  adore  thee, 
God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 

G  >d  the  Spirit,  joined  in  glory 
On  the  same  eternal  throne; 

Endless  praises 
To  Jehovah,  Three  in  One. 

36  C.  P.  M. 

To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost 
Be  praise  amid  the  heavenly  host. 

And  in  the  church  below; 
From  whom  all  creatures  draw  their  breath, 
By  whom  redemption  blessed  the  earth, 

From  whom  all  comforts  flow. 


37 


L.  P.  M. 


How  to  the  great  and  sacred  Three, 
Th<-  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit,  be 

Eternal  praise  and  glory  given. 
Through  all  the  worlds  where  God  is  known, 
By  all  the  angels  near  the  throne. 

And  all  the  saints  in  earth  and  heaven. 

38  H.  M. 

To  God  the  Father,  Son, 

And  Spirit  ever  blest, 

Eternal  three  in  One 

All  worship  be  addrest  j 

As  heretofore        I      And  shall  be  so 

It  was,  is  now,      |      For  evermore. 


39 


H.  M. 


To  God  the  Father's  throne 
Your  highest  honors  raise; 

Glory  to  God  the  Son, 
To  God  the  Spirit  praise; 

With  all  our  powers,  Eternal  Kins, 

Thy  name  we  sing,  while  faith  adores. 


40 


41 


5s  &  6s. 

By  angels  in  heaven 

Of  every  degree 
And  saints  upon  earth, 

All  praise  be  addressed; 
To  God  in  Three  persons,— 

One  God  ever-blest; 
As  hath  been,  and  now  is, 

And  always  shall  be. 

6s  &  4s. 

To  God  the  Father,  Son, 
And  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 

All  praise  be  given ! 
Crown  him  in  every  song; 
To  him  your  hearts  belong; 
Let  all  his  praise  prolong 

On  earth,  in  heaven  1 


42 


10s  &  lis. 


13 


Give  glory  to  God,  ye  children  of  men, 
And  publish  abroad,  again  and  asrain. 
The  Son's  glorious  merit,  the  Father's  free 

grace. 
The  gift  of  the  Spirit  to  Adam's  lost  race. 


43 


lis. 


O  Father,  Almighty,  to  thee  be  addressed. 
With  Christ  and  the  Spirit,  one  God  ever 

Meat; 
All  glory  and  worship,  from  earth  and  from 

heaven. 
As  was,  and  is  now,  and  shall  ever  be  given  ! 


SELECTIONS    FOR    CHANTING, 

AND  OTHEB  SELECTIONS.* 


Gloria  in  Excebis. 


859 


1  Glory  be  to  |  God  on  I  high,  '  and  on 

earth  |  peace,  good-  |  will   towards  J 

llR'Il. 

2  We  prai<e  thee,  we  bleai  thee,  wo  '  wor- 

ship   thee,  |  we  glorify  thee,  we  giTe 

thanks  to  |  thee  for  ,  thy  great  ,  glory. 

3  0  Lord  God.  I  heaven'v  |  King,  \  God  the 

|  Father  |  Al-  |  mighty; 

4  0  Lord,  the  onlv  besrotten  Son  '  JesM  I 

Christ :  |  O  Lord  God.  Lamb  of  God,  | 
Son—  |  of  the  |  Father: 

5  That  takest  away  the  |  sin?  '  '  of  the  \ 

-world,  .  have  mercy  up-  |  on—  I  us. 

6  Thou  that  takes!  away  the  |  sins*  'of  the 

|  world,  ;  have  in  Toy  up-  ]  on—  |  us. 

7  Thou  that  takest  away  thp  '  rint '  "of  the 

world,  i  re-  |  ceive  our  |  prayer. 

S  Thou  that  sittest  at  the  right  hand  of  I 
God  the  I  Father,  j   have  mercy  up-  j 
on—  |  us. 

9  For  thou  I  onlv  •  'art  |  holy;  |  thou  |  onlv 
|  art  the  1  Lord. 

10  Thon  only.  0  Christ,  with  the  |  Holy  ' 
Gfcoat,  art  mo^r  high  in  the  irlorv  '  ' 
of  1  God  the  i  Father.  S    A-  |  men. 


O 


Te  Deum  Laudamus. 


860 


1  We  praise  thee.  0  God  :  we  acknowledge 

thee  to    be  the     Lord.  | 
All  the  earth  doth  worship  thee,  the  | 
Father  |  ever-  i  lasting. 

2  To  thee  all  aneels  |  cry  a-  |  loud  :  |  tho 

heavens,  and  i  all  the  1  powers  then-  . 
in. 

3  To  thee,  cherubim  and  !  sera-  |  phim  | 

con-  |  tiuu-  |  ally  do    cry. 

4  Holy.  holy.  holy.  Lord  God  of  |  Saba-  | 

oth :  !  heaven  and  earth  are  full  of  the 
majesty  |  of  thy  j  glo-—  |  ry. 

5  Solo.  The  gtorlout  company  of  the  apos- 

tles j  praise  I  thee.  J 


6  Solo.  The  goodly  fellowship  of  the  pro- 
phets  .  BtaJM  i  thee.  1 

The  noble  army  of  martyr:- 
|  tlu 

S  C!i<'rv.*.    The    holy   church,  throughout 
all  the  world,  doth  ac-  |  knowledge  , 
thee:  I 
Full  eaoraa  The  Father,  of  an  |  infinite 

I  majes-  i  ty ;  J 
Tliine  adorable,  true,  and  |  only  Son:  ' 
Also  the  Holy  |  Ghost,  the  \  Comfort-    er. 

9  Thou   art   the   Kins   of  glory,  |  0  — 

Clni-t.      Thou  art  the  everlasting  Son  j 
of  the  !    Fa-—  !  ther. 

10  When  thou  tookest  upon  thee  to  de-  ' 

lirer  man.  ;  thou  didst  humble  tl.wl; 
to  be  born  I  of  a  |  vir —  1  gin. 

11  "When  thou  hadst  overcome  the  '  shr>rp- 

neai  of  .  death,  |  thou  didst  open  the 
kingdom  of  heaven  to  |  all  be — , 
liev-  |  era. 

12  Thou  fittest  at  the  rieht  |  hand     ' 

in  the  glory  |  of  the  |  Fa-—  j  ther. 

13  We  believe  that  thou  shalt  come  to  |  be 

our    Ji 
We   therefore  pray  thee,  help  thy  ser- 
vants,  whom    thou    hast    redeej 
with  thy  ;  precious  |  blood. 

14  Make  them  to  be  numbered  '  with  thy  | 

saints,  |  in  .  glory  |  ever-    lasting. 

1.')  0  Lord,  save  thy  people,  and  bless  thine 
I  hert-  !  tage.  | 
Govern  them,  and  lift  them  |  up  for-  . 
ev-  —  |  er.% 

16  Pay  by  day  we  '  magnify  |  thoe:  ! 

And  we  worsliip  thy  name  \  ever,  |  world 
without     end. 

17  Vouchsafe,  0  Lord,  to  keep  us  this  day 

with —  I  out  |  sin.  | 
0    Lord,   have   mercy   upon   us,   have  |  . 
mercy  up-  !  on  —  I  us. 

15  0  Lord,  let  thy  mercy  be  upon  us.  as  our 

trust  is  '  In  '  thee,  i 
0  Lord,  in  thee  have  I  trusted;  let  me  \ 
never  '  be  eon-  ,  founded. 

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3  "Blest  is  the  hour:'  861 

1  Blest  is  the  hour  when  cares  depart. 

And  earthly  |  scenes  are  |  far.—  ] 
When  tears  of  woe  forget  to  start. 
And  gently  dawns  upon  the  heart, 

Devotion's  |  holy  |  star. 

2  Blest  is  the  place  where  angels  bend 

To  hear  our  |  worship  |  rise. 
Where  kindred  thoughts  their  musings 

blend. 
And  all  the  soul's  affections  tend 

Beyond  the  |  veiling  |  skies. 

3  Blest  are  the  hallowed  vows  that  bind 

Man  to  his  |  work  of  I  love,—  3 
Bind  him  to  cheer  the  humble  mind, 
Console  the  weeping,  lead  the  blind, 

And  guide  to  |  joys  a-  |  hove. 

4  Sweet  shall  the  song  of  glory  swell, 

Spirit  di-  |  vine,  to  |  thee,  J 
When  they  whose  work  is  finished  well 
In  thy  own  courts  of  rest  shall  dwell,  | 

Blest  '  '  through  e-  |  ternity.  B 

A-  |  men. 


Jubilate. 


863 


1  Oh,  be  joyful   in  the   Lord.  I  all   ye  I 

lands  :  IJ  serve  the  Lord  with  gladness, 
and  come  before  his  |  presence  |  with  a 
I  song. 

2  Be  ye  sure  that  the  Lord  |  he  is  |  God :  | 

it  is  he  that  hath  made  us,  and  not  we 
ourselves;  we  are  his  people,  |  and  the 
|  sheep  "  '  of  his  |  pasture. 

3  Oh,  go  your  way  into  his  gates  with 

thanksgiving,  and  into  his  |  courts 
With  I  praise;  !j  be  thankful  unto  him, 
and  |  speak  good  |  of  his  |  name. 

4  For  the  Lord  is  gracious,  his  mercy  is  I 

ever-  |  lasting,  |  and  his  truth  endureth 
from  gene-  |  ration  to  |  gene-  |  ration. 

5  Glory  be  to  the  Father,  |  and  to  the  | 

Son,  3  and  |  to  the  |  Holy  |  Ghost, 

6  As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and 

I  ever  |  shall  be,  jj  world  with-  |  out 
end.  J    A- 1  men. 

O  Psalm  Ixvii.  868 

Solo.  1  God  be  merciful  unto  I  us.  and  I 
bless  us;  !i  Ckorut — and  cause  his 
face  to  |  shine  up-  |  on  us. 

Solo.  2  That  thy  way  may  be  known  up-  | 
on—  |  earth,  3  Chorwt — thy  saving 
health  a-  |  mong  all  |  nations. 

Solo.  3  Let  the  people  praise  I  thee.  0  I 
God;  3  Chorus  —  let  all  the  people 
|  praise  —  |  thee. 


Solo.  4  Oh,  let  the  nations  be  glad  and  | 
sing  for  I  joy:  i!  Chorus  —  for  thou 
shalt  judge  the  people  righteously; 
and  govern  the  nations  up-  |  on— 
|  earth. 

Solo.  5  Let  the  people  praise  |  thee,  0  I 
God:  \  Chorus—  let  all  the  people 
I  praise  |  thee. 

Solo.  6  Then  shall  the  earth  |  yield  her  |  in- 
crease :  I!  Chorus  —  and  God,  even 
our  own  |  God,  shall  I  bless  us. 

Solo.  7  God  shall  I  bless—  |  us ;  3  Chorus  — 
and  all  the  ends  of  the  |  earth 
shall  i  fear  him.  I    A-  |  men. 

O  Psalm  zxiii.  868 

1  The  Lord  is  my  shepherd:  I  |  shall  not  | 

want. 

2  He  maketh  me  to  lie  down  in  green  pas- 

tures; he  leadeth  me  beside  the  still  | 
wa —  !  ters. 

3  He  restoreth  my  soul  ;   he  leadeth  me 

in  the  paths  of  righteousness  for  his  | 
name's—  |  sake. 

4  Tea,  though  T  walk  through  the  valley 

of  the  shadow  of  death,  I  will  fear  no 
evil:  for  thou  art  with  me:  thy  rod 
and  thy  staff  they  |  comfort  |  me. 

5  Thou  preparest  a  table  before  me  in  the 

presence  of  mine  enemies,  thou  anoint- 
est  my  head  with  oil ;  my  |  cup  '  '  run- 
neth |  over. 

6  Surely  eoodness  and  mercy  shall  follow 

me  all  the  days  of  my  life:  and  1  will 
dwell  in  the  house  of  the  Lord,  for-  | 
ev —  |  er.  |    A-  |  men. 

7  113 

Revelation  iv.  8.  11;  v.  12,  13.       864 

1  Holy,  holy,  holy  |   Lord  ■  *  God  Al-  | 

mighty,  II 
Which  was.  and  |  is,  and  I  is  to  |  come. 

2  Thou   art  worthy,  0   Lord,  to   receive 

glory,  and  I  honor,  *  *  and  I  power;  5 
For  thou  hast  created  all  things. 
And  for  thy  pleasure  they  |  are  and*| 

were  ere-  i  ated. 

3  Worthy  is  the  Lamb  I  that  was  I  slain.  \ 
To    receive    power,    and     riches,    and 

wisdom. 
And    strength*    and  I  honor,  *  *  and  I 
glory,  "  '  and  I  blessing. 

4  Blessing,  and  honor,  and  I  glory,  *  *  and 

I  power,  3 
Be    unto    him    that    sitteth    upon    the 

throne, 
And  unto  the  I  Lamb,  for-  |  ever  *  *  and  | 

ever.  |    A-  I  men. 


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O  Psalm  cxxxvi.  118,864 

Solo.    1  Oh,  give  thanks  unto  the  I. 
h*  i>  - 
Chorus.  Fi.  r  his  mercy  endureth  I 

Solo.    2  Oh,  give  thanks  unto  the  Go<i  of 
eods: 
Choru*.  Fur  his  mercy  endureth  : 

Solo.    3  Oh,  give  thanks  unto  the   I 

lord*: 
Choru*.  Fur  his  mercy  endureth  forever. 

Solo.    4  To    him    who   alone    doeth    gr«-af 
wonders : 
Choru*.  For  his  mercy  endureth  forever. 

Solo.    5  To  him  that  by  wisdom  made  the 
heaven* : 
Chorus.  For  his  mercy  endureth  forever. 

Solo.    6  To  him  that  stretched  uut  the  earth 
above  r  > i  —  waten : 
Choru*.  For  his  mercy  endureth  furever. 

Solo.    7  To  him  that  made  great  lieht*: 
Chorus.  Fur  his  mercy  endureth  forever. 

Solo.    8  The  sun  to  rule  by  day:   the  moon 
and  stars  to  rule  by  nieht: 
Choru*.  For  his  mercy  endureth  forever. 

Solo.    9  To  him  that  smote  Egypt  in  their 
first-born : 
Choru*.  For  hj^  mercy  endureth  forever. 

Solo.  10  And     brought    out     Israel     from 

among  them : 
Choru$.  For  his  mercy  endureth  forever. 

Solo.  11  Who  remembered  us  in  our  low 
estate: 
Cftoru*.  For  his  mercy  endureth  forever. 

flele.  12  And   hath  redeemed  Ofl  from  our 


Solo.  13  Who  eiveth  food  to  all  m-h  : 
Choru*.  For  his  mercy  endureth  torever. 

Solo.  14  Oh,  give  thanks  unto  the  Qod  of 
heaven  : 
Chorus.  For  his  mercy  endureth  f-  -rever. 
A-  I  men. 


Psalm  cxix. 


252,  3t>.-> 


1  Thv  word  is  a  lamp  unto  my  feet,  and  a 

light  uii-  I  to  my    path;  ! 
The  entrance  of  "thy  word  giveth  light: 
it  giveth  under-    standing  '  *  un-  |  to 
the  !  simple. 

2  I  will  delieht  myself  in  thy  statute*;  I 

will  not  for-    pet  thy    w..rl.  ; 
So  shall  I  keep  thy  law  continually,  for- 
I  ever  and  |  ev —  |  er. 


3  The  law  of  the  Lord  is  perfect,  con-  | 

■I  J  I 

joicing  the—  |  heart. 

4  Oh.  that  my  way*  were  directed  to  |  keep 

thj 
Incline  thine  ear  unto  me,  and  write  thy 
Uut  up-  .  on  my    heart. 


1  Give  thanks  to  Jehovah:   call 

his    name.  ;  nke  known  his  j  deeds 

a-     Iliung  tile     peoples. 

Lb;  |  talk 
of  j  all  his  .  wondrous    works. 

Ike  heart 
of  them  thai    nek  Je-    bora* 
joicc 

4  -         •  Her  Jehovah  '  and  ail    strength  :  [ 
seek  his  \  face,  seek  his 
more. 


Coda.  —  Hallelujah 


11 


Psalm  exxx 


1  Out  of  the  depths  have  I  cried  unto  | 

thee,  0  ;  L 

2  Lord,  hear  my  voice:  let  thine  enr«  !>e 

attentive  to  the    voice  '  '  of  my    sup- 
pli-  .  cativi.s. 

3  If  thou.  Lord,  shouldst  mark  iniquities. 

0  L  ill    stand? 

4  But  there  is  forgiveness  with  thee,  that 

be  ,  feared. 

5  I  w.i  t  f>r  the  Lord,  my  goal  dot  a.  wait, 

and  in  his    word  *  '  do  I    hope. 

I  M    -  ml  waiteth  for  the  Lord  m«<re  than 
iher  that  watch  forthentarninfn 
■tare  than  '  ■  they  that    watch 
the    morning. 

7  Let  Israel  hope  in  the  Lord  :  for  with 
the  L<»rd  there  is  merry,  and  with  him 
is    plenteous  '  '  re-    daat| 

5  And  he  shall  redeem  Israel  from 
his  in-    iquitie*. 


I-*       Psahn  xxix.  —  Conanfs  V^rsir.n.     866 

4  Give  to  Jehovah,  re     - 

to  Je-    norma    glory  and    str-  .  | 

2  Give   to  Jehovah   the    el    - 

name:    {    worship  Jehovnh  in  the  | 
beauty  of    huli-    ness. 


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3  The  voice  of  Jehovah  is  on  the  waters ; 

the  God  of  I  glory  |  thunders.  G    Jeho- 
vah is—  |  ou  the  |  great  -  -  |  waters. 

4  The  voice  of  Je-  |  hovah  is  |  mighty :   3 

the  voice  of  Jehovah  is  |  full  of ,  ma- 
jes-  |  ty. 

5  The  voice  of  Jehovah  I  breaks  the  |  ce- 

dars; J  and  Jehovah  j  breaks  the  |  ce- 
dars *  '  of  |  Lebanon. 

6  The  voice  of  Jehovah  |  shakes  the  |  wil- 

derness; J  Jehovah  shakes  the  1  wilder- 
|  ness  of  |  Kadesh. 

7  Jehovah  sat  in  judgment  !  at  the  f  flood;  ] 

and  Jehovah  |  sits  '  "  a  I  king  '  '  for-  | 


8  Jehovah  will  give  strength  I  to  his  |  peo- 
ple: il  Jehovah  will  I  bless  his  |  people 
with  1  peace. 


13 


Psalm  xxiv .  —  ConanC '»  Version.     867 


1  The  earth  is  Jehovah's,  and  the  |  full- 

ness *  '  there-of ;  \  the  world  and  |  they 
that  |  dwell  there-  |  in. 

2  For  he  founded  it  up-  |  on  the  !  seas,  \ 

and  established  |  it  up-  |  on  the  |  floods. 

3  Who  shall  ascend  into  the  |  mount  *  *  of 

Je-  |  hovah,  \  and  who  shall  stand  |  in 
his  |  holy  |  place? 

4  He»that  has  clean  hands,  and  a  I  pure  -  - 

heart;  \  who  has  not  lifted  Tip  his  soul 
to  vanity,  and  |  has  not  |  sworn  de-  | 
ceitfully. 

5  He  shall  receive  a  blessing  !  from  Je-  | 

hovah,  I  and  righteousness  from  the  | 
God  of  |  his  sal-  |  vation. 

6  This  is  the  generation  of!  them  that  ! 

seek  him.  j  that  seek  thy  |  face,  -  -  j 
even  |  Jacob. 

7  Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  gates,  and  lift 

yourselves  up,  ye  ever-  |  lasting  | 
doors,  |  that  the  King  of  |  glory'  I  may 
onie  |  in. 

8  Who  is  this,  the  I  King  of!  glory?  3    Je- 

hovah, strong  and  mighty;  Je-  |  ho- 
vah, |  mighty  *  *  in  |  battle. 

9  Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  gates,  and  lift  up, 

ye  ever-  |  lasting  |  doors,  \  that  the 
King  of  j  glory  |  may  come  |  in. 

10  "Who  then  is  he,  the  !  King  of— glory?  3 
Jehovah  of  hosts ;  he  |  is  the  |  King  of 
I  glory. 


14 


Psalm  cxxii.  —  ConanC s  Version.     876 

1  I  will  lift  my  eyes  unto  the  mountains  : 

From  whence  shall  j  my  help  I  come?  j 
My  help  is  irom  Jehovah,  who  made  | 
heaven  and  |  earth. 

2  Let  him  not  suffer  thy  foot  to  waver ; 

He  that  keeps  thee,  |  let  him   not 
slumber.  4     Behold  he  will  not  slum- 
ber, and  will  not  sleep,  that  |  keeps  -  - 
I  Israel. 

Jehovah  is  thy  keeper;  Jehovah  is  thy 
shade  on  |  thy  right  I  hand.  \  By  day 
the  sun  shall  not  smite  thee,  nor  the  | 
moon  by  |  night. 

4  Jehovah  will  keep  thee  from  all  evil  ; 
He  will  |  keep  thy  |  soul.  3  Jehovah 
will  ke"p  thy  going  out  and  thy  com- 
ing in,  henceforth  and  for- 1  ev  -  -  er-  | 
more. 

15  Psalm  xhL  868 

1  God  is  our  I  refuge  and  !  strength,  J  a 

very  present  I  help  in  |  trouble.  ] 
Therefore  will  not  Ave  fear,  though  the 
I  earth  '  *  be  re-  |  moved,  I  and  though 
the  mountains  be  carried  in-  |  to  the  | 
midst  of  the  ]  sea ; 

2  Though  the  waters  thereof  I  roar  and  bo 

I  troubled,  3  though  the  mountains 
shake  with  the  |  swelling ' '  there-  |  of.  ] 
There  is  a  river,  the  streams  whereof 
shall  make  glad  the  |  city  of !  God.  3 
the  holy  place  of  the  tabernacles  |  of 
the  i  Most- |  High. 

3  God  is  in  the  midst  of  her;  she  shall  ! 

not  be  |  moved;  j  God  shall  help  her, 
and  !  that  right  |  early.  |     The  Lord  of 

I  hosts  is  I  with  us;  l  the  God  of  I  Jacob 

I  is  our  |  refuge. 

4  Be  still,  and  know  that  |  I  am  I  God  :  |  I 

will  be  exalted  among  the  hen  then.  I 
will  be  exalted  !  in  the  i  earth.  }  The 
Lord  of  I  hosts  is  |  with  ns;  1  the  God 
of  j  Jacob  [  is  our  I  refuge. 

16  The  Lord's  Prayer.     259,  868 

1  Our  Father  who  art  in  heaven;  |  hal- 

lowed I  be  thy  I  name  ;  | 
Thy  kingdom  come,  thy  will  be  done  on 
|  earth  '  "  as  it  [  is  in  |  heaven. 

2  Give  us  this  !  day  our—  |  daily  I  bread :  ] 
And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  for- 
give them  that  |  trespass  "  a-  |  gainst  — 

I  us. 

3  And  lead  us.  not  into  temptation,  but  de- 

|  liver  |  us  from  I  evil ;  g 
For  thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the  pow^r, 
and  the  glory,  forever.  |  A —  |  —  i  men. 


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Prayer  of  Ilabakkuk. 
Habikkuk.  chap.  iii. 


1  0  Lord.  I  have  heard  thy  |  speech  and  — 

i-    (raid;   0    Lord.  1  revive  thy 

work  in  the  midst  «-f  the  year-.  — in 
the  midst  ot  the  years  make  — known : 
in  I  wrath  re— member  merry  g  I 
I  cam--  from  Teman,  |  and  the  Holy 
One  from  moant  Paran.  His 
covered  the  heavens,  and  the  I  earth 
was  full  of  his  !  praise,  j  And  his 
brightness  was  I  as  the  I  light:  I  he 
had  horns  coming  out  of  his  hand  : 
and  there  was  the  \  hiding  of  his* 
power.  ]  Before  him  went  the  pesti- 
lence, and  burning  '  coals  went  fonh 
at  his  feet.  1  He  stood  and  meas- 
ured the  |  earth  :  |  He  beheld,  an  1 
drove  a-  I  sunder  the  |  nations:  and 
the  everlasting  |  mountains  were 
scattered,  ]  the  perpetual  hills  did  | 
bow;  his  ,  ways  are  |  ev-er-  I  lasting.  .' 

2  I  saw  the  tents  of  '  Cu  — shan  '  in  af-  ' 

flicti'm.  '  and  the  curtains  of  the  land 
of  Midian  — did  !  tremble.  !  Was  the 
Lord  displeased  a-  I  gainst  the  riv- 
ers? 1  Was  thine  anger  asrain^t  the 
rivers  ?  was  thy  wrath  against  the 
sea.  that  thou  didst  ride  upon  thine 
horses,  and  thy  !  chariots  of  pal —  ra- 
tion 1  I  The  bow  was  made  quite 
naked,  according  to  the  oaths  of  the 
tribe*,  even  ihy  word.  7  Thou  didst 
cleave  the  earth  with  rivers.  The 
mountains  saw  thee,  and  they  I  trem- 
bled:  j  the  overflowing  of  the  wateri 
psaand  by:  the  deep  uttered  itHToice. 
and  lifted  '  up  its  hands  on  ;  hiah.  ; 
The  sun  and  moon  stood  still  in  their 
habitation:  at  the  light  of  thine  ar- 
rows they  went,  |  and  at  the  shining 
of  thy  i  flittering  spear.  1  Thou  didst 
march  through  the  I  land  in  indig- 
nation, j  thou  didst  I  thresh  the  i  hea- 
then I  in  '  *  |  anger.  | 

3  Thou  wpntest  forth  for  the  salvation  of 

thy  people,  — even  for  sal-  |  vation—  i 
of    thine  a-  '  nointed:  ':  Thou  wonitd- 
edst  the  head  out  of  the  doom  nf  the 
wicked,  by  dis-    covering  — the  foun- 
dation un  — to  the    neck.  |  Thou  did*f 
strike   throush  with  staves  the   bead 
of  the  villages:  they  came  out  an  a 
whirlwind  — to  :  scatter  me;  '    Their 
rejoicing  wag  to  devour  the  poor    *••- 
cretly.     Thou  didst  walk  thmush  the   j 
s^a  with   thine      horse*,  through   ihe 
heap    of    ereat      waters.    1      When    I 
heard  I  trembled :  my  lips  eeriTervd  at 
the  voice:   rottenness  entered  into  my 
bones,  and  I  '  tumbled  in  my-    netf,  ] 
that  I  might  rest  in  the  day  of  tremble;   ' 
when  he  cometh  up  unto  the  people,  |     I 


he    will    in  —  vade    them    with    hi- 

-.  |    Although  the  fig-tree  Bliall 
not  hiossom.  neither  shall    fraitbrin 
the  I  vines :    •    the  labor  ol   the  olive 
■ball  tail,  and  the  fields  shall 
BO     meat:   .   the  flock  >hall  be 
lroin  the  fold,  and  there  shall  !  • 
herd   in   the     stall*  :         ret    I    will   re- 
joice in  the    Lord.  «   j  will    joy— in 
the   |    God   of   |   my    ml- 
A-  |  men. 


18 


Sentence  and  Chant. 


8  7a 


In  uni*nn.  Behold  the  Lamb  of  God  !  Be- 
hold the  Lamb  of  God  I  who  taketh 
away  the  sin  ol  the  world. 

Solo.  1  He  is  despised  and  re-  ,  jected  * '  | 
of    men,  | 

Cttorus.  2  A  man  of  sorrows  '  '  and  ac-  ' 
quainted  '  '  with    grief. 

Solo.         3  And  we  hid  as  it  were  our 
I  from  him.  i 

Cltorus.    4  He  was  despised,  and    '• 
teem'd  him     not. 

Solo.  5  Surely  he  hath  borne  our  grief., 
and  i  carried  '  '  our    son  ows;| 

Chorus.  6  Yet  we  did  esteem  him  stricken  : 
|  smitten  *  '  of ,  God  '  '  and  af- 
[  flicted. 

Solo.  7  But  he  was  wounded  for  our 
traaagreerioaa,  he  irai  brojaed 
for    uur  in-  .  iquit. 

Chorus.    8  The  chastisement  of  our  peace 
wa*  upon  him.  and    with  lis 
stripes  '  '  we  are    healed. 

Solo.  9  All  we  like  sheep  have  gone 
astray:  we  have  turned  every 
one  to    his  own    ■ 

Chorus.  10  And  the  Lord  hath  laid  on  | 
him  •  "  the  in-  ,  iquity  '  "  of 
us    all. 


1  TWiere  shall  Rest  be  found?"     872 


19 

1  Oh !  where  shall  rest  be  found. 

Rest  for  the    weal 
Twere  vain  the  ocean  depths  to  sound, 
( »r  pierce  t"  .  cither     pole,  . 

2  The  world  can  never  give 

The  bliss  for  i  whieh  we    sich  :  ' 
'Tis  not  the  whole  of  life  to  live, 
Nor  all  of  |  death  to    die. 

3  Beyond  this  vale  of  tears. 

There  is  a     life  a-    bove.  ! 
Unmearar'd  by  the  flight  of  years, 
And  all  that  i  life  is   |  love.  | 


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4  There  is  a  death  whose  pang 

Outlasts  the  |  fleeting  |  breath:  3 
Oh,  what  eternal  horrors  hang 
Around  "  the  j|  second  I  death ! "  3 

5  Lord  God  of  truth  and  grace, 

Teach  us  that  |  death  to  |  shun,  J 
Lest  we  be  banish'd  from  thy  face, 
And  ever-  ll  more  un-  |  done.  U 


20 


Autumn. 


873 


1  The  leaves  around  me  falling, 

Are  preaching  I  of  decay :  II 
The  hollow  winds  are  calling,  | 

Come,  pilgrim,  |  come  away;  I 
The  day,  in  night  declining, 

Says  I  mu-t,  I  too,  de-  |  cline;  J 
The  year  its  bloom  resigning, 

Its  |  lot  fore-  |  shadows  |  mine.  | 

2  The  light  my  path  surrounding, 

The  loves  to  |  which  I  cling,  i| 
The  hopes  within  me  bounding,  | 

The  joys  that  |  round  me  wing,—  | 
All,  all  like  stars  at  even, 

Just  gleam  and  |  shoot  a- 1  way,  I 
Pass  on  before  to  heaven, 

And  1  chide  at  |  my  de-  |  lay.  g 

3  The  friends  gone  there  before  me, 

Are  calling  |  from  on  high,  3 
And  happy  angels  o'er  me  | 

Tempt  sweetly  |  to  the  sky ;  S 
Why  wait,  they  say,  and  wither, 

'Mid  scenes  of  |  death  and  |  sin;  | 
Oh,  rise  to  glory,  hither, 

And  |  find  true  |  life  be- 1  gin.  g 

i  I  hear  the  invitation, 

And  fain  would  |  rise  and  come,  \ 
A  sinner  to  salvation,  | 

An  exile  |  to  his  home;  g 
But  while  I  here  must  linger, 

Thus,  thus  let  |  all  I  |  see  U 
Point  on,  with  faithful  finger, 

To  |  heav'n,  0  I  Lord,  and  |  thee.  3 

&L        One  Sweetly  Solemn  Thought.       873 

1  One  sweetly  |  solemn  |  thought  g 

Comes  to  me  |  o'er  and  I  o'er;  3 
I'm  nearer  my  home  to-  |  day 
Than  |  ever  I've  been  be-  |  fore.  J 

2  Nearer  my  |  Father's  |  house,  f 

Where  the  many  |  mansions  I  be;  J 
Nearer  the  great  white  |  throne,—  [ 
Nearer  the  jasper  |  sea.  i! 

3  Nearer  the  |  bound  of!  life,  1 

Where  we  lay  our  |  burdens  |  down;  J 
Nearer  leaving  my  |  cross,—  | 
Nearer  wearing  my  |  crown.  g 

4  But  lying  |  darkly  be-  |  tween,  I 

Winding  [  down  through  the  |  night,  J 
Is  that  dim  and  unknown  |  stream. 
Which  |  leads  at  — last  to  |  light,  fl 


5  Father !  per-  |  feet  my  |  trust,  \ 

Strengthen  my  |  feeble  |  faith;  | 
Let  me  feel  as  if  I  |  trod 
The  |  shore  of  the  river,  |  death.  | 

6  For  even  |  now  my  |  feet  1 

May  stand  up-  |  on  its  |  brink ;  \ 
I  may  be  nearer  my  |  home,  |  — 
Nearer  now  than  I  |  think.  ; 


tlZ  "Nearer  to  Thee." 

1  Nearer,  my  God,  to  thee,  | 

Nearer  to  |  thee  !  8 
E'en  though  it  be  a  cross 

That  |  raiseth  |  me,  I 
Still  all  my  |  song  shall  |  be,  | 
Nearer,  my  I  God,  to  |  thee !  1 

Nearer  to  |  thee.  | 

2  Though,  like  a  wanderer. 

The  |  sun  gone  |  down,  \\ 
Darkness  be  over  me, 

My  |  rest  a  |  stone.  1 
Yet  in  my  |  dreams  I'd  j  be  | 
Nearer,  my  |  God,  to  |  thee!  |] 

Nearer  to  |  thee.  | 

3  There  let  my  way  appear,  | 

Steps  unto  |  heaven,  g 
All  that  thou  sendest  me, 

In  |  mercy  |  given,  g 
Angels  to  |  beckon  |  me  g 
Nearer,  my  |  God,  to  |  thee !  \ 

Nearer  to  1  thee.  1 

Then,  with  my  waking  thoughts  | 
Bright  with  thy  |  praise,  \ 

Out  of  my  stony  griefs  | 
Bethel  I'll  |  raise.  g 

So  by  my  |  woes  to  |  be  I 

Nearer,  my  |  God,  to  |  thee !  g 
Nearer  to  [  thee.  I 

5  Or  if  on  joyful  wing,  | ' 

Cleaving  the  |  sky,  I 
Sun,  moon,  and  stars  forgot,  | 

Upward  I  |  fly,  | 
Still  all  my  |  song  shall  I  be. 
Nearer,  my  |  God,  to  |  thee !  \ 

Nearer  to  |  thee.  g 


874 


23 


"  As  the  Hart  pants." 


8*4 


1  As  the  o'erwearied  hart 

Pants  for  the  pure  and  cooling  brooks,  that 

move 
And  |  to  the  j  seas  de-  |  part,  I 
So  looks  my  spirit  to  its  Fount  above, 
And  longs  to  breathe  the  air  which  |  fans 

that  |  scene  of  |  love. 

2  Yea  !  my  impatient  soul 

Thirsts  for  the  misrhty  and  the  living  God, 

Be-  |  neath  whose  |  good  con-  I  trol  | 
My  paths  through  life  in  glorious  hope  are 

trod: 
The  chastener  of  my  heart,  1  |  bend  and  | 

kiss  his  |  rod. 


ELECTIONS   FOK   CHANTING. 


105 


?,  And  to  my  soul  I 
Why  are  thy  visions  stained  with  hues  of 
gloom  I 
Trust    thou  in  |  him  whose  |  way  | 
Lay  through  the  cloudy  chambers  of  the 

toliih,— 
Whose  smile  can  gild  it*  depths,  and  |  clothe 
the  i  dust  in  i  bloom. 

4  Deep  calleth  unto  deep, 

The  voiietul  waves  rise  heavenward  at  his 
will. 
And    at  his  |  nod  they  |  sleep;  | 
So  shall  thy  Spirit  my  glad  hosom  rill, 
When  I  have  learned  to  know  and  j  do  ray 
|  holy  i  will. 

5  WThy  art  thou  sad,  my  soul  ? 

Why  such  disquiet  in  my  thoughtful  eye? 

As  |  time's  hleak  I  surges  I  roll,  | 
Soon  shall  my  spirit  lift  its  wings  on  high, 
When  heaven's  eternal  glow  il-  |  lumes  a  j 
fadeless  |  sky. 


24 


0  Thou /or  Sinners  Slain.'         875 

1  Behold  the  Lamb!  behold  the  Lamb!  | 

O  thou  for  sinners  |  slain:  J 
Let  it  not  he  in  vain 

That  !  thou  hast  i  died:  ! 
Thee  for  my  Saviour  let  me  take,  ) 
Thee,  thee  alone  my  refuge  make,  | 

Thy  pierced  |  side.  | 

2  Behold  the  Lamb!  behold  the  Lamb!  |* 

Archangels,  fold  your  wings—  | 
Seraphs,  hush  all  your  strings 

Of  I  million  I  lyres:  [ 
The  Victim,  veiled  on  earth,  in  love,  | 
L'nveiled,  enthroned,  adored  above,  | 

All  |  heav'n  ad-  |  mires !  | 

3  Behold  the  Lamb!  behold  the  Lamb!  J 

Drop  down,  ye  glorious  ,  skies—  i 
He  dies  — he  dies  — he  dies 

For    man  once  I  lost!  | 
Yet  lo!  he  lives  — he  lives  — he  lives—  | 
And  to  his  church  himself  he  gives—  j 

In- |  carnate  |  Host !  | 

4  Behold  the  Lamb!  behold  the  Lamb!  1 

Saints,  wrapt  in  blissful  I  rest—  1 
Souls,  waiting  to  be  blest  — 

O    Lord,  how  |  long !  1 
Thou    church    on   earth,  o'erwhelined 

with  fears.  I 
Still  in  this  vale  of  woe  and  tears,  | 

Swell  the  full  |  song!  | 

5  Behold  the  Lamb!  behold  the  Lamb!  | 

Worthy  is  he  a-  I  lone,  | 
To  sit  upon  the  throne 

( >f  i  Ood  a-  |  bove  !  ! 
One  with  the  Ancient  of  all  days,  | 
One  with  the  Para  lete  in  praise,  | 

All  light,  all  |  love!  | 


25 


Oh  Jordan' $  Banks.     808,  875 

1  On  Jordan's  stormy  hanks  I  >tand, 

And  catl  ;t    wishful  eye  | 
To  Canaan*!  fair  and  happy  land, 
When  |  my  possessions  |  lie.  | 

2  Oh,  the  transporting,  rapturous  scene, 

That  riaei    to  mj     sight : 

Sweet  fields  arrayed  in  Jiving  green, 
And  |  rivers  of  de-  |  light.  \ 

3  O'er  all  thos  •  wide-extended  phtins, 

Shines  one  e-  I  ternal    day:  | 

There  God  the  Son  forever  reigms, 

And  |  scatters  night  a-  i  way.  , 

4  Filled  with  delight,  my  rapturM  soul 

Would  here  no  i  longer    - 
Though  Jordan's  wave-  around  me  roll, 
I'd  |  fearless  launch  a-    way.  j 

26  "What  is  Life f"  876 

1  Oh.  what  is  |  life?  '  'Tis  like  a  flower 

That  blossoms  and  is  |  gone;  ( 
It  flourishes  its  little  hour. 

With  all  its  beauty    on: 
Death  comes,  and  |  like  a  wintry  |  day, 
It  cuts  the  i  lovely  flower  a-    Way. 

2  Oh.  what  is  life?  |  'Tis  like  the  bow 

That  glistens  in  the    sky; 
We  love  to  see  its  colors  gli  m  : 

But  |  while  we  look  they  die  : 
Life  fails  as  I  soon  :  to-day  'ri-  ! 
To-morrow  |  it  may  disap-  ;  pear.  | 

3  Lord,  what  is  life?  |  If  spent  with  thee 

In  humble  praise  and     prayer,  | 
How  loriL'  or  short  this  life  may  be, 

We  '  feel  no  anxious    rare; 
Though  life  de-  i  part,  our joys  shall     last  ' 
When  life  and  |  all  its  joys  are    pa-r. 

A- 1  men. 

27  "0  thou  who  dry' st,"  etc.  870 

1  0  tbou  who  drys't  the  mourner's  tear, 

How  dark  this    world  would  '  be,  [ 
If.  pierced  by  sin  and  sorrows  here, 
We  could  not  \  fly  to  |  thee.  I 

2  The  friends  who  in  our  sunshine  live, 

When  winter  :  cornea  are    flown;  | 

And  he  who  ha*  but  tear*  to  give, 
Must  weep  those  |  tears  a-  |  lone.  I 

3  When  joy  no  longer  soothes  or  cheera, 

And  e'en  the    hope  that     threw  • 

A  moment's  sparkle  o'er  our  tears, 

Is  dimmed  and  1  vanished  |  too,  | 

4  Ob.  who  could  bear  life's  stormy  doom, 

D  d  n«'t  thy     wing  of    I 
Come     brightly    wafting     through    the 
gloom. 
Our  peace-branch  1  from  a-  I  bove?  | 


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5  Then    sorrow,   touched    hy    thee,   grows 
hr  ght 
With  more  than  |  rupture's  |  ray;  ij 
As  darkness  shows  us  worlds  of  light, 
We  uever  |  saw  by  |  day.  U 


28 


The  Guiding  Iland. 


877 


1  Solo.  "Is  this  the  way,  my  Father?"  | 

Chorus.  "'Tis,  my  |  child;  || 
Thou  must  pass  through  this  tangled,  | 

dreary  |  wild,  || 
If  thou  wouldst  reach  the  city  |  unde-  | 

filVi,  * 
Thy  |  peaceful  |  home  a-  |  bove."  8 

2  Solo.  "But  enemies  are  around."  |  Cliorus. 

"  Yes.  child,  I  I  know,  || 
Where  least  expecting,  thou  shalt  |  find  a 

I  toe :  i| 
But   victor   thou   shalt  prove   o'er  |  all 
be-  |  low;  | 
On-  |  ly  seek  |  strength  a-  |  hove.". 

3  Solo.  "My  Father,  it  is  dark."  |  Cliorus. 

"  Child,  take  my  |  hand  :  (| 
Cling  close  to  me,  I'll  lead  thee  |  through 

the  |  land:  11 
Trust  mv  all-seeing  care;  so  |  shalt  thou 
|  stand  \ 
Midst  |  glory  |  bright  a- 1  bove." 

4  Solo.   "My   footsteps    seem    to    slide."  | 

Chorus.  "  Child,  only  |  raise  | 
Thine  eye  to  me,  then,  in  these  |  slipp'ry 

I  ways,  l| 
I  will  hold  up  thy  goings;  |  thou  shalt  | 
praise  H 
Me  |  for  each  |  step,  a-  |  bove." 

5  Solo.  "Oh,  Father,  I  am  weary."  |  Cliorus. 

"Child,  lean  thy  I  head  | 
Upon  my  breast.    It  was  my  |  love  that  | 

spread  5 
Thy  rugged  path;  hope  on  |  till  I  have  | 

said,  H 
Rest,  |  rest  for  |  aye,  a-  |  bove." 


29 


'He  knelt,  the  Saviour  Inclt."      877 

1  He  knelt,  the  Saviour  knelt  and  prayed, 

When  but  his  I  Father's  !  eye  |j 
Look'd  through  the  lonely  garden's  shade, 

On  that  dread  I  ago-  I  ny; 
The  Lord  of  all  above,  beneath. 
Was  bowed  with  |  sorrow  |  unto  |  death.  3 

2  The  sun  went  down  in  fearful  hour: 

The  heavens  might  I  well  grow  |  dim,  | 
When  this  mortality  had  power 

To  thus  o'er-  |  shadow  him;  | 
That  he  Avho  gave  man's  breath  might 

know 
The  very  |  depths  of  |  human  |  woe.  0 


3  He  knew  them  all,  the  doubt,  the  strife, 

The  faint  per-  |  plexing  |  dread; 
The  mists  that  hang  o'er  parting  life 

All  daiken'd  |  round  his  |  head,  j| 
Yet  the  Deliverer  knelt  to  pray  ; 
Yet  passed  it  |  not,  that  |  cup,  a-  !  way."  J 

4  It  pass'd  not,  though  the  stormy  wave 

Had  sunk  be-  |  neath  his  |  tread  ;  ; 
It  passed  not,  though  to  him  the  grave 

Had  yielded  |  up  its  |  dead;  | 
But  there  was  sent  him,  from  on  high, 
A  gift  of  |  strength,  for  |  man  to  j  die.  \ 

5  And  was  his  mortal  hour  beset 

With  anguish  |  and  dis-  |  may?  ) 
How  may  we  meet  our  conflict  yet 

In  the  dark,  |  narrow  |  way?  J 
How,  but  through  him  that  path  who 

trod? 
Save,  or  we  |  perish,  |  Son  of  |  God !  J 


30 


The  Land  Beyond  the  Sea.        878 


1  The  1  land  beyond  the  |  sea!  | 
When  will  life's  |  task  be  |  o'er?  S 

When  shall  we  reach  that  soft  blue  shore,  | 
O'er  the  dark  strait  whose  billows  |  foam 
and  roar?  | 

When  shall  we  come  to  I  thee. 

Calm  |  laud  be-  |  youd  the  |  sea !  J 

2  The  I  land  beyond  the  |  sea !  | 
How  close  it  |  often  |  seems,  ] 

When    flushed    with    evening's    peaceful 

gleams. — 
And  the  wistful  heart  looks  o'er  the  |  strait 
and  dreams.  | 
It  longs  to  fly  to  |  thee, 
Calm  |  land  be-  |  yond  the  |  sea !  3 

3  The  1  land  beyond  the  !  sea !  | 
Sometimes  dis-  I  tinct  and  |  near,  J 
It  grows  upon  the  eye  and  ear,  | 

And  the  gulf  narrows  to  a  |  thread-like 
mere.  | 
We  seem  halfway  to  !  thee, 
Calm  |  land  be-  |  yond  the  |  sea !  3 

4  The  I  land  beyond  the  |  sea !  | 
Sometimes  a-  I  cross  the  |  strait,  fl 
Like  a  drawbridge  to  a  castle-gate.  | 

The  slanting  sunbeams  lie,  and  |  seem  to 
wait,  | 
For  us  to  pass  to  I  thee, 
Calm  |  land  be-  |  yond  the  |  sea !  J 

o  The  |  land  beyond  the  |  sea  !  1 
When  will  our  |  toil  be  |  done?  H 
Slow-footed  years  !  more  swiftly  run  | 
Info  the  gold  of  that  un-  I  setting  sun  !  | 
Homesick  we  are  for  I  thee, 
Calm  |  land  be-  |  yond  the  |  sea  !  I 


ELECTION'S   FOH  CHANTING 


VJl 


I  Th"  I  land  beyond  the     ft 
Ran  ••[  if  thine  |  endl<  m 

:   r  far  that  Father*!  hr.-a~t  ' 
Upon  thy  tboree  eternal-    ly  euaneet]  I 

F«.r  Jeeui  rafgaa  o'er    Oft  •••, 

Calm  ,  land  be-  |  yond  the 


31 


'  TLearenly  Best." 


879 


1  There  i*  a  calm  for  |  thoee  who  '  weep,  ] 

A  reel  for    weary  pilgrims    found ;  1 

They  softly  lie.  and    rweetly  I  sleep, 
Low  i  in  the  i  ground.  1  _ 

F 

2  The  storm  that  sweeps  the  !  wintry  I  sky,! 

No  more  dis-  1  turbs  their  deep  re-  | 
pose.  | 
Than  nnnei  evening's  I  latest  |  sigh, 
That  |  shut*  the  ,  robe.  , 

3  Then,  traveller  in  th*1  |  vale  of '  tears  I 

To  realms  of|  everlasting    light,  | 
Through  time's  dark  wilder-  |  Dem  of  | 
yean. 
Pur-  |  sue  thy  |  flight.  | 

4  Though  long  of  winds  and  |  waves  the  ■ 

sport,  I 
Condemned  |  in  |  wretchedness  |  to  | 
roam,  I 
Thou   soon  shalt  reach  a  |  shelt'ring  | 
port, 
A  |  quiet  |  home.  I 

5  Thou  soul,  renew'd  by  |  grace  di- 1  vine.  ' 

In  God's  own  I  image,  treed  from     clay, 
In  heaven's  et  rnal  |  sphere  shall  j  shine, 
A  t  star  of  |  day.  1 


32  "  Jxmt  as  I  am."  8T9 

1  Just  as  T  am.  with-  !  out  one  |  plea,  ! 
But  that  tliy  blood  wae.  |  shed  fur    me.  | 
And  that  tliou  bid'st  me  I  come  to  |  thee,  J 

0  Lamb  of  I  God,  I  |  come.  | 

2  Jnst  a«j  I  am,  and  |  waiting  I  not  | 
To  rid  my  soul  of  one  dark  !  blot,  ! 

To  thee,  whose  blood  can  |  cleanse  each 
I  spot,  ! 
0  Lamb  of  |  God,  I  I  come.  1 

3  Jnat  a?  I  am,  though  |  toss'd  a- '  bout  ! 
With  many  a  conflict,    many  a    doubt,  I 

Fighting?  within,  and  ;  fear*  with-  |  out,  | 
0  Lamb  of  |  God,  I  I  come.  | 

4  Ju«t  as  T  am,  — poor,  wretched.  '  blind,  J 
Sight,  riches,  healing  '  of  the    mind,  ; 
Tea,  all  I  need,  in  '  thee  to     find,  | 

0  Lamb  of  |  God,  I  I  come.  | 
IT* 


5  J "i-t  as  I  ani.-th'T,     ad '• 

Wilt    welcome,  pa.dou,     cloani 

lie  to;  I 
Decanaa  thy  nrocniat    I      -    Here,  | 

(J  Lamb  of  |  God,  I  |  come,  i 

6  Just  as  I  am,  — thy  !  love  un-  \  known  | 
Hath  broken  ev'ry     barrier 

Now,  to  I"-  thine,  yea.  I  thine  u- 

0  Lamb  of  |  God,  I  i  come.  | 


33 


Baptismal  Chant. 


880 


1  0  Father,  Lord  of  I  earth  and  |  heaven  !  * 

0  Son  in-  |  carnato,    Christofur 

0  Spirit,  for  our  ,  guidance  |  giv< m  '. 
llear    and  ac-  j  cept    the  |  vow    we 
bring,  i 

2  "We  own  the*»,  Saviour.  '  cruci-    I 

We  own  tl.ee,   ,  Saviour,      rau 

heaven;  | 
With  thee  our  souls  to    sin  have  I  died,  ; 
But  now  would  |  ris-.-,  ua      thon  art  | 

risen,  i 

3  Thy  gospel,  Lord,  we  '  would  o- 

We    follow,  j  and    thy  |  hand    shall  j 

guide: 
We  seek  through  Jordan's    wat 

aray 
That  leads  thy  |  loved  ones  |  to  thy  | 

side,  i 

4  Now     in     immersion,  —   |  wondrous 

sign,—  | 
We  d'-di-    cate  our-  !  eert 
How  seal  the  cove-    nant  di-    vine,  | 
And  own  us  |  thine  e-  |  ternal-  |  ly.  | 

{After  the  administration.] 

5  We  trust  the  pledge  which  !  thou  hast  ' 

given,  ! 
Of  grace  to  '  keepnt  '  still  thine  |  own. ' 

And,  dying,  we  shall    rise  to    heaven. 
To  share  thy  j  glory  |  and  thy  1  throne.  | 


34 


"Homeward  Bound.' 


851 


1  Out  on  an  ocean  all  boundl-"  we 

Homeward bound,    homeward    hountl,| 

on  the  wuves  of  a  rough,  -•  - 
tide,  I 
Homeward  bound.  '  homeward  '  bound.' 
F;»r  from  the  safe,  quiet  harl ><  >r  w  • 
S-' king  our  Saviour's  celestial  a- 
Promiae  of  which  on  us  each  he  be- 
stowed, | 
Homeward  bound,  !  homeward  I  bound/ 


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2  Wildly  the  storm  sweeps  us  on  as  it  | 
roars,  | 
Homeward  bound,  I  homeward  I  bound,!! 
Look  !   yonder  lie  the  bright  heavenly  | 

shores,  fl 
Homeward  bound,  |  homeward  |  bonndj 
Steady,  0  pilot,  stand  firm  at  the  |  wheel,  J 
Steady,  we  soon  shall  outweather  the  | 

gale.  I 
Oh,  how  we  fly  'neath  the  loud  creaking 

I  sail,  J 
Homeward  bound,  |  homeward  |  bouud.3 

!    3  Into  the  harbor  of  heaven  we  |  glide,  fl 
Home  at  last,  |  home  at  I  last;  B 
Softly  we  drift  on  its  smooth  silver  |  tide,  J 
Home  at  last.  |  home  at  |  last.  | 
Glory  to  God !  all  our  dangers  are  |  o'er,  ] 
Standing  secure  on  the  glorified  !  shore,  j| 
Glory  to  God !  we  will  shout  ever-  |  more,  J 
Home  at  last,  |  home  at  |  last.  ] 


35 


"Xothing  to  do."  881 

In  this  |  world  of 


1  "  Nothing  to  do  ! 

ours,  | 
Where  weeds   spring    up  with  |  fairest 

flowers,  | 
Where  smiles  have  only  a  I  fitful  play,  B 
Where    hearts    are  |  breaking  |  ev'ry  | 

day.  || 
"  Nothing  to  I  do  !  |  nothing  to  |  do  !  "  fl 

2  "Nothing   to    do!"     Thou   |  Christian 

soul.  | 
Wrapping   thee   round   in   thy  |  selfish 

stole,  | 
Off  with  the  garments  of  |  sloth  and  sin :  3 
Christ  the  |  Lord  hath  a  |  kingdom  to  | 

win.  I| 
"  Nothing  to  |  do !  |  nothing  to  |  do ! "  B 

3  "Nothing  to  do!"    There  are  |  prayers 

to  lay  | 
On  the  altar  of  incense  |  day  by  day;  | 
There  are  foes  to  meet  with-  |  in  and 

without,  || 
Error  to  |  conquer,  [  strong  and  I  stout.  | 
"  Nothing  to  |  do !  |  nothing  to  I  do !  "  fl 

4  "Nothing  to  do!"    There  are  |  minds  to 

teach  | 
The     simplest     forms     of    |    Christian 

speech  ;  | 
There  are  hearts  to  lure  with  |  loving 

wile  || 
From  the  grimmest  |  haunts  of  |  sin's  de- 

I  file.  B 
"  Nothing  to  |  do !  |  nothing  to  |  do ! "  B 

5  "Nothing  to  do!"    There  are  |  lambs  to 

feed,  | 
The    precious    hope    of    the  |   church's 

need ;  | 
Strength  to  be  borne  to  the  |  weak  and 

faint,  B 
Vigils  to  |  keep  with  the  |  doubting  | 

saint.  B 
"  Nothing  to  I  do !  |  nothing  to  |  do ! "  B 


6  "Nothing  to  do!"    And  thy  |  Saviour 

said,  | 
"  Follow    thou    me    in    the   |    paths    I 

tread ; "  | 
Lord,     lend     thy     help     the    |   journey 

through  :  | 
Lest,  faint,  we  |  cry,  "So  |  much  to  | 

do ! "  | 
Lest,  faint,  we  |  cry,  |  "  So  much  to  | 

do!"  II 

36  "  Be  not  Afraid."  882 

1  Brother,  on  the  troubled  deep, 

When    the    wild    winds'  |  round    you  | 
sweep,  B 

And  the  waves  in  madness  leap,  | 
Duett.     Li>ten,  'tis  the  voice  that  |  said  — 
Solo.        It  is  |  I,  be  not  a-  |  fraid ; 
Chorus.  It  is  |  I,  be  not  a-  |  fraid.  \ 

2  When  the  storm  hns  died  away, 
And  the  sun.  with  |  cheering  |  ray,  J 
Now  illumes  your  prosperous  way,  | 

Duett.     Trust,  oh.  trust  in  him  who  |  said  — 
Sold.        It  is  |  I,  be  not  a-  I  fraid; 
Chorus.  It  is  |  1,  be  not  a- 1  fraid.  ] 

3  Brother,  far  away  from  home, 
Restless  as  the  I  waves'  light  I  foam,  B 
When  temptations  round  you  come.  I 

Duett.     Pray  for  strength  to  him  who  J 

said  — 
Solo.       It  is  |  I,  be  not  a-  |  fraid  ; 
Chorus.  It  is  j  I,  be  not  a-  |  fraid.  3 

4  Brother,  when  death  draweth  near, 
And  your  spirit  I  shrinks  in  I  fear  B 
From  its  portals  damp  and  drear,  | 

Duett.     Trust  your  soul  to  him  who  |  said  — 
Solo.        It  is  |  I,  he  not  a-  |  fraid ; 
Chorus.  It  is  |  I,  be  not  a-  |  fraid.  B 

37  "No  Time  to  Pray."  888 

1  No  time  to  |  pray ! 
No  |  time  to  pray!  J 

Duett.  Oh,  |  who  so  fraught  with  |  earthly 
care 
As  |  not  to  give  to  |  humble  prayer  | 
Chorus.  :|:  Some  part  of  |  day  ?  :fl: 

2  No  time  to  I  pray! 
No  |  time  to  pray  !  B 

Duett.  What   |   heart   so   clean,  so  |   pure 

within, 
That  |   needeth    not   some  |  check 

from  sin—  I 
Cfiorus.  :|:  Needs  not  to  |  pray?  :fl: 

3  What  thought  more  |  drear, 
What  |  thought  more  drear,  ! 

Duett.  Than  |  that  our  God  his  |  face  should 
hide. 
And  |  say  through  all  life's  |  swell- 
ing tide,  | 

Cliorus.  :|:  No  time  to  |  hear!  :fl: 


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4  G  'ase  not  to     pray  | 
IM     iu >t  to  pray  !  | 
Duett.  On     Ji-iis^umr    all  rely. 

Would      you  live  happy—  |  happy 
die? 
Chorus.  :[:  Take  time  to  |  pray.  :|: 

US    '  With  tearful  Eyes  Hook  Around."  888 

1  With  tea- fill  eyes  I  look  around. 

L.i<'  v'i'iiis  a  dark  and    stormy  |  eea,  I 
Yet  mid  the  gloom  I  hear  a  sound. 
A  heavenly  j  whisper,  :|:  Come  to  | 

me.  :.: 

2  It  tells  me  of  a  place  of  rest :  — 

It  tells  me  where  my     soul  may  |  flee;  ! 
Oh.  to  the  weary,  faint,  oppressed. 
How  sweet  the  1  bidding,  :.:  Come  to  j 
me.  :;-. 

3  When  nature  shudders,  loth  to  part 

From  all  I  love,  en-    joy.  and    see,—  | 
"When  a  taint  chill  steals  o'er  my  heart. 
A   sweet   voice  |  utters    :•:   Come   to  i 
me.  :|: 

4  Come,  for  all  else  must  fail  and  die; 

Earth  is  do  resting"    place  for    thee;! 
Heavenward  direct  thy  weeping 
I  am  thy  |  portion,  :|:  come  to  ,  me.  :.': 

5  0  voice  of  mercy,  voice  of  love, 

In  conflict,  grief,  and    ago-    ny,  I 
Support  me,  cheer  me  from  above. 
Andgeutly  whisper,:.:  Come  to  |  me.  :|: 

39  My  Bible.  884 

1  This  is  my  '  Bible.  |  may  it  guide 
He  ever     safe  by     wisdom's     side.  ' 

To    him  who    bled  for  ,  me  and  |  died  I 
On  I  Calva-  I  ry.  I 

2  This  is  my     Bible,  :  may  its  light 
Illume  my  |  path  and    keep  me    right.  ' 
E'en    through  the  |  shades  ol    sorrow's  j 

night,  I 

My     way  to  !  see.  1 

3  This  is  my  '  Bible.  |  may  it  prove 

A  source  of  I  strength,  a  i  source  of  I 

love,  I 
A  |  fountain  ]  filled  from  I  heaven  a-  | 

l>ove,  i 
Whence  I  I  may  !  drink.  I 

4  This  is  my  1  Bible,  |  may  it  feed 

Me  with  the     Bread  of    life  in-    deed.  ! 
And     may  my    soul  its    precepts    heed, 
In  1  grace     to  grow.  | 

5  This  is  my  !  Bible,  '  may  my  faith 

By   it  be  I  strengthened,  1  and  when  | 

death  I 
Shall   ;   call,  oh,  I  may  my  |  fleeting  | 

breath  '; 
Its    comforts  |  know.  1 


40  "From  the  ■sesSMt,"  8*5 

1  From  the  recesses  of  a  lowly  spirit. 
Our  humble   prayer  fcrcenqi.     0     Fa-  ' 

ther.     hear  it : 
Borne  on  the  trembling  wings  of  |  fear  ' 
and    sneeki 

For-  i  give  *  *  its  1  weakness.  I 

2  We  know,  we  feel   how  mean  and   how 

unworthy 
The  lowly  sacrifice  we  |  pour  '  '  be-  ,'  fore 

thee;—  | 
What   can  we  offer  thee,— 0  I  thou  '  ' 

most  |  holv  !—  I 

But  ,  sin  '  -and  |  folly?  | 

3  Lord,  in    thy   sight,  who    every   bosom 

newest, 

Cold  are  our  warmest  vows,  and  |  vain  '  ■ 

our    truest :  . 
Thoughts  of  a   hurrying  hour  —  our  | 

lips  '■  re-  |  peat  them  —  { 

Our  |  hearts  '  '  for-  I  get  them.  | 

4  We  see  thy  hand  —  it  leads  us.  it  supports 

us:  — 
We  hear  thy  voice  — it  |  counsels  '  '  and 

it  I  courts  us:—  ! 
And  then  we  turn  away:  — yet  |  still  *  *     | 

thy  '  kinds*  sj 

For-  |  gives  '  '  our  |  blindness.  I 

5  Who  can  resist  thy  gentle  call. —appealing 
To  everv  generous  thought  and    ^ratc- '  ' 

ful  |  feeling?—  I 
Oh.  who  can  hear  the  accents  |  of  "  *  thy  1 
mercy,  I 

And  |  nev-  •  •  er  I  love  thee?  I 

6  Kind  Benefactor!  plant  within  this  bosom 
The  I  seeds  '  '  of  |  holiness.—  J  and  let 

them  blossom 
In  fragrance,— and  in  beauty  |  I  right  '  ' 
and     vernal.—  I 

And  |  spring  '  '  e-  I  ternal.  | 

7  Then   place   them   in    those   everlasting 

gaiwens 
Where  ancel*  walk  — and  '  seraphs  ■  ■  are 

the  I  wardens  :  — 
Where  every  flower,  brought  safe  through 

1  death's  '  '  dark     p 

Be-  |  conies  ■  ■  im-  |  mortal.  I 


41 


44  Beyond.' 


886 


Beyond  the  smiling  and  the  weeping,  | 

I  shall  be    soon  ; 
Beyond  the  waking  and  the  sleeping,  | 
Beyond  the  sowing  and  the  reaping,  | 

I  shall  be  |  soon,  j 
Love.  rest,  and     home,  |  «weet  |  home!  J 
Lord,  tarry  j  not,  but  |  come.  | 


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2  Beyond  the  Mooning  and  the  fading,  | 

I  shall  be  |  soon;  3 
Beyond  the  shining  and  the  shading,  | 
Beyond  the  hoping  and  the  dreading,  | 

I  shall  be  |  soon.  | 
Love,  rest,  and  I  home.  |  sweet  |  home !  1 
Lord,  tarry  |  not,  but  |  come,  i 

3  Beyond  the  rising  and  the  setting,  | 

I  shall  be  |  soon ;  | 
Beyond  the  calming  and  the  fretting,  | 
Beyond  remembering  and  forgetting,  j 

I  shall  be  I  soon.  J 
Love,  rest,  and  I  home,  !  sweet  |  home!  3 
Lord,  tarry  1  not,  but  |  come.  | 

4  Beyond  the  parting  and  the  meeting,  | 

I  shall  be  |  soon;  | 
Beyond  the  farewell  and  the  greeting,  | 
Beyond  the  pulse's  fever-beating,  | 

I  shall  he  |  soon.  J 
Love.  rest,  and  I  home,  |  sweet  |  home !  | 
Lord,  tarry  j  not,  but  |  come.  J 

5  Beyond  th*1  frost-chain  and  the  fever,  | 

I  shall  be  |  soon;  S 
Beyond  the  rock-waste  and  the  river,  | 
Beyond  the  ever  and  the  never,  | 

I  shall  be  |  soon.  | 
Love,  rest,  and  I  home,  |  sweet  |  home !  ] 

Lord,  tarry  |  not,  but  |  come.  I 

42  " Shall  we  meet t m  887 

1  Shall  we  meet  be-  I  yond  the  |  river,  | 

Where  the  surees  |  cease  to  I  roll,  J 
Where  the  blessed  I  sing  for-  |  ever  | 
Sonsrs  that  fill  the  |  raptured  I  soul?  f 
Shall  we  meet?  i  yes.be-  |  yond  the  |  river.  ] 

2  Shall  we  meet  with  |  all  the  |  loved  ones,  | 

That  wore  torn  from  !  our  em-  |  brace?  1 
Shall  we  lis' en  |  to  their  !  voices,  | 
And  behold  them  I  face  to  |  free?  1 
Shall  we  meet?  I  yes, be-  1  yond  the  I  river. ! 

3  Shall   we   meet   with  |  Christ  our  |  Sa- 

viour, | 
When  lie  comes  to  !  claim  his  |  own?  \ 
Shall  ire  know  his  I  blessed  I  favor. 
And  behold  him  |  on  his  !  throne?  I 
Shall  we  meet?  |  yes.be-  |  yond  the  |  river.  \ 

4o  "  Loicbj  and  Solemn  be."  88  7 

1  Lowly  and  solemn  be 
Thy  children's  cry  to  thee, 

Father  di-  j  vine,  \ 
A  hymn  of  sunpliant  hreath,{ 
Owning  that  life  and  death 

Alike  are  |  thine.  | 

2  0  Father,  in  that  hour 

When  earth  ail  helping  power  | 

Shall  disa-  |  vow,  ] 
When  spear  and  shield  and  crown 
In  faintness  are  cast  down,  | 

Sustain  us,  |  thou!  | 


3  By  him  who  bowed  to  take 
The  death-cup  for  our  sake,  | 

The  thorn,  the  I  rod  : 
From  whom  the  last  dismay 
Was  not  to  pass  away,  | 

Aid  us,  0  |  God.  1 

4  While  trembling  o'er  the  grave, 
We  call  on  thee  to  save,  | 

Father  di-  |  vine:  | 
Hear,  hear  our  suppliant  breath, 
Keep  us,  in  life  and  death.  ! 

Thine,  only  |  thine.  J    A-  |  men.  I 

MISCELLANEOUS. 

44  Worship  the  Lord.  888 

Oh,  worship   the   Lord   in    the   beauty   of 

holiness, 
Fear  before  him,  all  the  earth. 
Worship  the  Lord  in  the  beauty  of  holiness. 

40      "  Holy,  Lord  God  of  Sabaoth."     889 

Holy,  holy,  holy.  Lord  God  of  Sahaoth  ! 
Heaven  and  earth  are  full  of  thy  slory, 
Glory  be  to  thee,  0  Lord  most  high. 

4u     "  Create  in  me  a  clean  Heart."     891 

Create  in  me  a  clean  heart.  0  God, 
And  renew  a  right  spirit  within  me; 
Cast  me  not  away  from  thv  presence, 
And  take  not  thy  Holy  Spirit  from  me. 
Restore  unto  me  the  joy  of  thy  sal va  ion, 
And  uphold  me  with  thy  free  Spirit. 
Th^n  will  I  tench  transgressors  thy  ways, 
And  sinners  shall  be  converted  to  thee. 


47 


1  Come,  ye  Disconsolate." 


893 


Duett. 

1  Come,  ye  disconsolate,  where'er  ye  lan- 

guish ; 
Come    to    the    mercy -seat,    fervently 
kneel. 
Here  briner  your  wounded  hearts,  here 
tell  roar  angaMi : 
Earth  has  no  sorrow  that  heaven  can- 
not heal. 

Chorus. 
Here  bring  your  wounded  hearts,  here 
tell  your  aneuish  : 
Earth  has  no  sorrow  that  heaven  can- 
not heal. 

Duett. 

2  Joy  of  the  desolate  li^ht  of  the  straying, 

Hope  of  the  penitent,  fadeless  and  pure, 
Here  speaks  the  Comforter,  tenderly  say- 
ing, 
Earth  haR  no  sorrow  that  heaven  can- 
not cure. 


MISCELLANEOUS. 


201 


Chorna. 

Here  speaks  the  Comforter,  lend 

Earth  MM  no  sorrow  that  heaven  can- 
not cure. 

Duett. 

Z  Here  see  the  bread  of  life  ;    see  waters 
flowing 
Forth   from   the   throne  of  God,   pure 
tbore : 
Come   to   the  feast  of  love  ;    come,  ever 
kn^winsr  * 

Earth  h.i<  no  sorrow  but  heaven  can 
remove. 

Chorus. 

Come  to  the  feast  of  love  ;    come,  ever 
knowine 
Earth  has  no  sorrow  but  heaven  can 
remove. 


4S 


Evening  Prayer. 


894 


Father,  from  thy  throne  on  high. 
Hear  thy  children*!  pleadii  g 

Let  thy  watchful  eye  of  love 
Follow  us  when  '  r 
:':  Now  when  even;:  .losing, 

Lulling  earth  in  r 
Guard  us  through  the  silent  hours; 
Bid  ns  wake  at  dawn  to  | 
Fill  our  hearts  with  joy  and  love.  :i: 


49  "I  lore  to  tell  the  Story." 

1  I  lore  to  tell  the  «tory 

Of  unseen  thins*  abofflB, 
Of  Jca—  and  hii  ajkarr, 

Of  Jeaw  and  his  lore, 

I  love  to  tell  the  story. 
Because  I  know  it's  true ; 

It  -  '.'isfies  my  loneincs 
A?  ■   ::..:..;  BOH  ■  ill  do. 

Chorus. 

I  !ovp  to  tell  the  story. 
'Twill  he  niv  theme  in  elory 
T    --11  the  old.  old  story 
Of  Jesus  and  his  love. 

2  I  love  to  tell  thf»  story : 

More  wonderful  it  sterns 
Than  all  the  goMeo  fancies 

Of  all  our  g-olden  dreams. 
I  love  to  tell  the  story. 

It  did  so  much  for  me. 
And  that  isju-t  th^  reason 

I  tell  it  now  to  thee. 


3  I  looc  to  toll  the  -: 

'  l  -  •  I    taaat  1 

time  I  tell  it. 

Mote  Wondt-rfuh 
1  to  tell  the  story. 

Pot  MM  h.ive  sever  heard 
The  ; 
.From  Qod*l  ■  .-rd, 

4  I  love  to  tell  the  story. 

¥   rth    K  who  know  it  best 
8eetn 

'Oien.  iu  scenes  of  gl'iry, 
I  sine  the  new.  ae*  - 
'Twii;  |  e  the  ■  :  i.  •  1 1  story, 
Thai  I  have  loved  so  long. 


50 


14 Safe  \cilhin  the  Vail.' 


896 


1  "  I  u  :.  ll     id  !  "     Irs  fruits  are  waving 

O'er  the  hills  of  fa  I      ng 
And  the  living  stolen  la 
Shores  where  heavenly  t\.rms  are  seen. 

Chorus. 

Rocks  and  storms  I'll  fear  no  more, 
Winn  on  that  eternal  s" 

.lie  anchor  !  furl  the  sail ! 
I  am  safe  within  the 

2  Onward,  bark  !  the  cape  I'm  rounding  ; 

See  the  bl  ssed  wave  tin.  ir  hands  ; 
Be  ir  the  haroa  of  G       rea  \'\s 

From  the  bright  immortal  lands. 

3  There,  let  go  the  anchor  !  riding 

On  this  calm  and  - 
B 
Shores  in  sunlight  stretch  away. 

4  R   w  we're  MM  from  all  temptation. 

All  thf  atornn  ofliffe  an   | 
the  Bock  of< 

We  are  safe  at  home  at  1 

51  Cfaraa.  18 

Glory,  honor,  praise,  and  power, 
Be  unto  the  Limb  f<re 

:ner, 
ujah.  haJlela 

Hallelujah  L  .  rd  ! 

52  Gloria  Patri.  89 

Glorv  be  to  th^  Father,  and    H  the  I  Son:  I 
M 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ! 

ever  '  '  shal 
World  without    end.    A-    men,  A-  !  men.  1 


202 


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SELECTIONS  FOR  CHANTING. 


53 


Psahn  xcv. 


40 

the  | 


1  Oh,  come,  let  us  sing  |  unto 

Lord ;  || 

Let  us  heartily  rejoice  in  the  |  strength 
of  |  our  sal-  I  vation.  8 

2  Let  us  come  belore  his  presence  |  with 

thanks-  I  giving;  | 
And  show  ourselves  |  glad  in  |  him  with 
|  psalms.  H 

3  For  the  Lord  I  is  a  *  *  great  |  God ;  | 
And  a  great  |  King  a-  I  bove  all  |  gods.  1 

4  In  his  hands  are  all  the  corners  |  of  the 

I  earth ;  !l 
And  the  strength  of  the  1  hills  is  |  his  — 
I  also.  U 

5  The  sea  is  his,  |  and  he  |  made  it ;  R 
And  his  hands  pre-  |  pared  '  '  the  |  dry  — 

I  land.  || 

6  Oh,  come,  let  us  worship  |  and   fall  I 

down ;  || 
And   kneel  be-  |  fore  the  |  Lord  our  | 
Maker.  || 

7  For  he  is  the  I  Lord  our  1  God ;  | 

And  we  are  the  people  of  his  pasture, 
and  the  |  sheep  of  |  his—  |  hand.  || 

8  Oh,  worship  the  Lord  in  the  |  beauty  "  * 

of  |  holiness;  H 
Let  the  whole  |  earth  * '  stand  in   |  awe 
of  |  him.  U 

9  Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  1  to  the  | 

Son :  l| 
And  |  to  the  |  Holy  |  Ghost ;  | 
10  As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and 
I  ever  '  '  shall  |  be,  U 
World  without  |  end. 

A- 1  men,  A- 1  men.  \ 


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40 


1  Bless  the  Lord,  I  0  my  |  soul,  |  and  aU 

that  is  within  me  |  bless  his  |  holy  | 
name.  | 

2  Bless  the  Lord,  I  0  my  |  soul ;  |  and  for- 

|  get  not  |  all  his  |  benefits,  H 

3  Who  forgiveth  all  |  thine  in-  |  iquities,  J 

who  —  |  healeth  *  *  all  |  thy  dis-  | 
eases;  | 

4  Who  redeemeth  thy  |  life  — from  de- 1 

struction ;  II  who  crowneth  thee  with 
lovinsr-  !  kindness  *  *  and  |  tender  | 
mercies.  II 

5  Bless  the  Lord,  ye  his  angels  that  ex- 

|  eel  in  |  strength,  1  that  do  his  com- 
mandments, hearkening  unto  the  | 
voice  of  |  his—  |  word.  H 

6  Bless  ye  the  Lord,  |  all  *  *  ye  his  I  hosts;  | 

ye  ministers  of  |  his  that  |  do  his  | 
pleasure.  | 


7  Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  I  to  the  | 

Son  :  ||  and  |  to  the  |  Holy  |  Ghost ;  || 

8  As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and 

I  ever  — shall  |  be,  1 
World  without  j  end. 

A- 1  men,  A-  |  men.  | 


'Return,  0  Wanderer." 


244 


55 


1  Return,  0  wanderer,  |  to  thy  home,  0 

Thy  Father  calls  for  thee  :  \ 
No  longer  now  an  I  exile  |  roam,  1 
In  guilt  or  |  misery  :  || 

Oh,  re- 1  turn !  re- 1  turn !  8 

2  Return,  0  wanderer,  |  to  thy  home,  \ 

'Tis  Jesus  calls  for  thee ;  B 
The  Spirit  and  the  |  Bride  say,  |  Come:  1 
Oh,  now  for  |  refuge  flee !  H 
Oh,  re- 1  turn !  re- 1  turn !  fl 

3  Return,  0  wanderer,  |  to  thy  home,  I 

'Tis  madness  to  delay;  || 
There  are  no  pardons  |  in  the  |  tomb,  g 
And  brief  is  |  mercy's  day  !  H 
Oh,  re-  |  turn !  re-  J  turn !  Q 


56 

Duett. 


'  Come  unto  Me." 


244 


1  Come  unto  |  me,  I!  Chorus  —  all  ye 
that  labor  |  and  are  |  heavy- 1 
laden,  fl 


Duett.  2  Come  unto  |  me,  J  Chorus  —  come 
unto  me,  and  |  I  will  |  give  you 
I  rest,  fl 

Duett.  3  Come  unto  |  me,  i  Chorus  —  take 
my  yoke  upon  you  |  and  |  learn 
I  of  me.  fl 

Duett.  4  Come  unto  |  me,  fl  Chorus  —  and  ye 
shall  find  |  rest  un-  |  to  your  | 
souls.  U 


Duett. 


57 


5  Come  unto  1  me,  (  Chorus  —  for  my 
yoke  is  easy,  |  and  my  |  burden 
I  light.  J    A-  j  men.  | 


Psalm  li. 


854 


1  Have  mercy  upon  me,  0  God,  according 

to  thy  loving-kindness ; 
According  to  the  multitude  of  thy  tender 

mercies, 
Blot  |  out  "  *  my  trans-  I  gressions.  D 

2  Wash  me  thoroughly  from  mine  iniqui- 

ties. 
And  |  cleanse  me  |  from  my  |  sin.  { 

3  For  I  acknowledge  my  transgressions, 
And  my  sin  is  I  ever  '  '  be-  |  fore  me.  !l 

4  Against  thee,  thee  only,  have  I  sinned, 
And  done  this  |  evil  |  in  thy  |  sight.  || 


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I  in 


from 


B  Create  In  mt>  a  clean  heart,  0  God  : 
Ami  renew  a  right  |  spirit  '  '  with 
me.  | 

6  Cast  me  not  away  from  thy  pretence  : 
A ii.l  take  not  thy  |  Holy  |  Spirit  |  fi 

me.  1 

7  Restore  unto  me  the  joy  of  thy  pal  vat  ion  ; 
Ami  uphold  me  with  |  thy  fret-  '  Spirit.  . 

•  Then  will  I  te.\ch  tran^teeaora  thy  ways. 

And  sinners  shall  he  con-  |  verted     nnto 

|  thee.  1  Amen.  . 


58 


Psalm  zc. 


854 


1  Lord,  thou  hast  heen  our  dwelling-plaee 
In  |  all  *  '  gene-  I  rations.  I 

2  Before    the     mountains    were    brought 

forth. 
Or  ever  thou  hadst  formed  the  earth  and 

the  world, 
Even  from  everlasting  to  erer-  |  lastiug, 

|  thou  art  God.  ! 


3  Thou  tnrnest  man  to  destruction: 

And    Barest,   Return,   ye      children    of 

•     men.  | 

4  For  a  thousand  years  in  thy  light 
Are  hut  as  yesterday  when  it  ii  Met 

And  i  as  a  |  watch  '  '  iu  the    night.  1 

5  Thou  carrient  them  away  11  with  a  flood. 
They  are  as  a  sleep  ; 

In  the  morning  they  are  like  grass  which 
I  groweth  I  up.  | 

6  In  the  morning  it  flourisheth.  and  grow- 

eth up; 
In  the  evening  it  is  cut  |  down,  cm*  |  doicn, 
and  |  withereth.  | 

7  Who  knoweth  the  power  of  thine  ancer? 
Even  according  to  thy  tear:     so  '  '  is  thy 

I  wrath.  | 

8  So  teach  us  to  number  our  'lavs. 

That  we  may  ap-  |  ply  our  j  hearts'  *  unto 
I  wkiiom-  j 


INDEX  OF  FIRST  LINES. 


Abba,  Father,  we  approach  thee , _~....w 792 

Abide  with  me,  fast  falls  the . „ Lyte 594 

A  broken  heart,  my  God,  my  King „. Watts 363 

A  debtor  to  mercy  alone _ „ Toplady 5.56 

A  few  more  years  shall  roll... Bonar 987 

Aeain  returns  the  day  of  holy  rest Mason 43 

Again  the  Lord  of  lite  and  light Mrs.  Barbauld 41 

Ah,  how  shall  fallen  man Watts 317 

Ah  !  wretched,  vile,  ungrateful  heart Anna  Steele 830 

Alas,  and  did  my  Saviour  bleed Watts 228 

Alas!  what  hourly  dangers  rise Anna  Steele 719 

All  glory,  worship,  thanks,  and  praise Gerhardt 19.r> 

All  hail  the  power  of  Jesus'  name Perronet 271 

All  praise  to  thee,  eternal  Lord Luther 194 

All  that  I  was,  my  sin,  my  guilt Bonar 424 

All  things  are  ready  — Come Midlaue 837 

Almighty  Father,  bless  the  word £2 

Amazing  grace!  how  sweet  the  sound Newton 543 

Amazing  sight  I  the  Saviour  stands 369 

Am  I  a  soldier  of  the  cross Watts 703 

Am  I  called,  and  can  it  be_ _ Gray 392 

A  mind  at  perfect  peace  with  God ~ Bonar 49f» 

A  mother  may  forgetful  be _ 746 

And  can  I  yet  delay ., „ C.  Wesley 394 

And  canst  thou,  sinner,. slight Mrs.  A.  B.  Hyde 335 

And  didst  thou,  Jesusr  condescend 208 

And  did  the  Holy  and  the  Just Anna  Steele 223 

And  let  this  feeble  body  fail C.  Wesley 925 

And  must  I  part  with  all  I  have; _ „ ~ ~- Beddome 558 

And  must  th  s  body  dfe_ Watt* 952 

And  now,  my  soul,  another  year Simon  Browne 911 

And  now  the  solemn  devd  is  done S.  F.  Smith 80s 

And  will  the  great,  eternal  God Doddridge 866 

Anil  will  the  Judge  descend.. Doddridge 962 

Angels,  roll  the  rock  away T.  Seott 244 

Another  six  days'  work  is  done /.  Stennett 42 

A  pilgrim  through  this  lonely  world Bonar 200 

Apostles  of  the  risen  Christ,  go  forth Bonar 8(6 

Arise,  great  God,  and  let  thy  grace J.  Merrick ft«9 

Arise,  my  soul,  arise C.  Wesley 411 

Arise,  my  soul,  my  joyful  powers Watts 189 

Arise,  my  tenderest  thoughts,  arise Doddridge 646 

Around  the  throne  of  God  in  heaven Anna  Shepherd *V5 

Around  thy  grave,  Lord  Jesus J.  G.  Deck 7;>9 

Arm  of  the  Lord,  awake,  awake W.  Shruhsole 875 

As  flows  the  rapid  river 8.  F.  Smitft 9is 

Ask  ye  what  great  thing  I  know Monsell 451 

Asleep  in  Jesus!  blessed  sleep Mrs.  Mackay 918 

As  o'er  the  past  my  memory  strays Middlcton 350 

Assembled  at  thy  great  command Lollyor 8*» 

204  ___ 


INDEX   OF  FIRST   LINKS.  -"•"» 

A  throne  of  grace!  then  lot  us  go Oobbtm.. 

Awake.  and  sing  the  song Hammond.. 

Awaked  by  sin.  is  awful  sound Occmm.. 

Awake,  my  heait;  arise,  my  tongue - Watt*. 


Awake,  my  *  ml.  and  ring Mattlteir  Bridge* 

Awake,  my  soul,  ami  with  the  sun A>// Si 

Awake,  my  Boul,  lift  up  thine  eyes Mrs.  BatbemM Tin 

Awake,  my  soul,  stretch  every  nerve _ Doehfridae 711 

Awake,  my  BOUl,  in  joyful  lays Weale* 993 

Awake,  my  tongue,  thy  tribute  bring Needhmm 167 

Awake,  our  BOOM,  away,  our  fears Watt* 71_' 

Awake,  ye  saints,  awake K.  See*  and  Gdttrill 45 

Baptised  into  the  name Paris Tfi 

Beautiful  /ion.  built  above * Been MQ 

Before  Jehovah's  awful  throne Wmtt* .*> 

Before  the  throne  of  God  above - ~ Chavie  s.aith 4il 

Begone,  unbelief,  my  Saviour  is  near _ Neiettm 

Begin,  my  tongue, some  heavenly  theme _ Waffs 129 

Behold  a  stranger  at  the  door „ Gring 379 

Behold  th'  amazing  si -lit Doddridge 224 

Behold  the  gloriea  of  the  Lamb „ Watts 

Behold  the  grave  When  Jesus  lay „ _ >".  Stennett  and  Beddome 

Behold,  the  morning  sun Watts 

Heboid  the  Saviour  of  mankind _ _ -S.    Iftsias I   1 

Behold  the  sin-atoning  Lamb „ Fa        -  K 

Behold  the  sure  foundation  stone Watt* 738 

Heboid  the  throne  of  grace _ S^irto,\ 577 

Heboid,  what  pity  ton  bed  the  heart Watts 1    I 

Behold,  what  wondroua  grace _ Watt* 521 

He  joyful  in  God.  all  ye  lands  of  the  earth Montgomery M 

Beneath  our  feet,  and  o'er  our  had _ Hd>cr 

He  still,  my  heart,  these  anxious  cart.-; - Netetcm 

He  thou  exalted.  0  my  God „ _ Wal(< 1  1 

He  thou,  O  God.  exalted  hish Tate  and  Brady 28 

Beyond  the  smiling  and  the  weeping Bonar 9-.*> 

Beyond  where  Kedron's  waters  flow 8.  F.  S)o.ith 217 

'  my  soul,  the  living  God Walt* K-6 

Blessed  Saviour,  thee  I  love DmMeU 4''s 

Blest  are  the  men  whose  mercies  move Watt* 649 

Blest  be  the  Father  and  his  love _ Watts 511 

Blest  be  the  tie  that  binds. Faiccett 64  I 

Blest  hour,  when  mortal  man  retin-s Ratfe* ft) 

Blest  is  the  man  whose  BOftening  heart Mrs.  Barbaidd 643 

Blest  morning,  whose  young  dawning  rays..._ Watt* fl6 

Blow  ye  the  trumpet,  blow „ „ i\  Wed** 363 

Bread  of  heaven,  on  thee  we  feed J.  Conder 793 

Hr^thren,  while  we  sojourn  here „ _ Strain 730 

Brightest  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the  morning Weber 193 

Bright  King  of  glory!  dreadful  God Wait* 174 

Bright  was  the  guiding  star  that  led Mm  fr.  Amber b'2 

Broad  is  the  road  that  leads  to  death „ Watt* 

Brother,  thou  art  gone  to  rest _ _ MSmem 90S 

Brother,  though  from  yonder  skv _ Bancroft 943 

Brothers,  clasp  hands,  the  briei  moments _ „" 913 

Builder  of  mighty  worlds  on  worlds 

Buried  in  shadows  of  the  night ~ „._ „ Watt* 321 

By  cool  Sfloam'a  shady  rill..". i/e6er >4> 

Cast  thy  burden  on  the  Lord _ George  Rawon 658 

Cease,  ye  mourners,  cease  to  languish _ ~...CbJfy«r 930 

Chief  of  sinners  though  I  be McComb 

Children  of  the  heavenly  Kin* Cenmck 5=*> 

Chosen  not  for  good  in  me „ McCkeyme 471 

Christ  snd  his  cross  are  all  our  theme Watt* 4*>l 

Christ  is  our  corner-stone _ „ _ Chandler 

Christ,  of  all  my  hopes  the  ground _ Windham 571 


206  INDEX  OP  FIRST  LINES. 

Christ,  the  Lord,  is  risen  to-day C.  Wesley 247 

Christ,  who  came  my  soul  to  save S.  D.  Phelps 763 

Christ,  whose  glory  fills  the  skies., ft  Wesley 598 

Come,  blessed  Spirit,  source  of  light Beddome 295 

Come,  desire  of  nations C.  Weslni 997 

Come,  gracious  Lord,  descend  and  dwell Watts 83 

Come  gracious  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove Browne 300 

Come,  happy  souls,  adore  the  Lamb Baldwin 755 

Come,  happy  souls,  approach  your  God Watts ]7$ 

Come  hither,  all  ye  weary  souls Watts 374 

Come,  Holy  fepirit,  come.    Let  thy Hart 3f)3 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  come.    With  energy Beddome 298 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  Dove  divine Dr.  A.  Judson 776 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove Watts 299 

Come  in,  thou  blessed  of  the  Lord,  0  come Kelly 840 

Come  in,  thou  blessed  of  the  Lord.    Stranger Montgomery 838 

Come,  let  our  voices  join  to  raise Watts 23 

Come,  let  us  anew „ ^ M ft  Wesley 9(  fi 

Come,  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs „ Watts 280 

Come,  let  us  join  our  friends  above _„ M ft  Wesley 938 

Come,  let  us  lift  our  joyful  eyes ; ^ Watts 2 

Come,  Lord,  and  tarry  not Bonar 99$ 

Come,  Lord,  in  mercy  come  again „ 816 

Come,  my  soul,  thy  suit  prepare ^ Kewton 590 

Come,  0  Creator,  Spirit  blest Tr.by  EL  €aswell 304 

Come,  0  my  soul,  in  sacred  lays Blaclloek 36 

Come,  sinner,  to  the  gospel  feast ., Huntingdon 336 

Come,  sound  his  praise  abroad ~ Watts 22 

Come,  thou  almighty  King ^ ft  Wesley 309 

Come,  thou  fount  of  every  blessing Robinson 596 

Come  to  the  ark  come  to  the  ark . „ 3"iS 

Come  to  the  blood-stained  tree ^ 375 

Come,  weary  sinner,  in  whose  breast „ E.Jones 371 

Come,  weary  souls,  with  sin  distressed .. Anna  Steele 376 

Come,  we  that  love  the  Lord ~ Watts 503 

Come,  ye  disconsolate .. Moore  and  Hastings 587 

Come,  ye  sinners,  poor  and  wretched ^ ^..Fori 370 

Come,  thou  soul-transforming  Spirit ~ „.^ Jonathan  Evans 81 

Come,  ye  that  know  and  fear  the  Lord George  Burdtr 140 

Come,  ye  that  love  the  Saviour's  name *. AnnaSteele 180 

Come,  ye  who  love  the  Lord S.  Steunett  and  J*  Campbell 259 

Compared  with  Christ,  in  all  beside ~ ^Toplady 463 

Complete  in  thee,  no  work  of  mine ._ 443 

Could  I  recall  the  buried  past.- - - « 423 

Crowns  of  glory  ever  bright ~ ~ ~ Kelly 482 

Dark  was  the  night,  and  cold  the  ground ~. Haweis 218 

Daughter  of  Zion,  from  the  dust Montgomery 873 

Day  of  judgment,  day  of  wonders ~ Aetcton 956 

Dear  as  thou  wert,  and  justly  dear „ ~ ;,.      ?'j9 

Dearest  of  all  the  names  above « g  ««« 480 

Dear  Father,  to  thy  mercy-seat Anna  bteele 672 

Dear  refuge  of  my  weary  soul ~ Anna  Steele Cui 

Dear  Saviour,  prostrate  at  thy  feet - 6.  Stennett 360 

Dear  Saviour,  we  are  thine Doddridge 608 

Death  cannot  make  our  souls  afraid Watts 935 

Deep  are  the  wounds  which  sin  has  made „ Anna  Steele 38$ 

Deep  in  our  hearts  let  us  record .........11  att* 227 

Delav  not,  delay  not,  O  sinner T.  H«stn,rs 40 

Depth  of  mercy!  can  there  be C.  ^ff/ey 93 

Descend,  celestial  Dove «/.  Fellow's no 

Did  Christ  o'er  sinners  weep v Beddome 6.>3 

Didst  thou,  dear  Saviour,  suffer  shame James  Maxwell 713 

Dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing.  Lord Hart 83 

Disowned  of  heaven,  by  man  oppressed 6*4 


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Pone  is  the  work  that  saves J{    *g» ff 

I),,  we  not  know  that  solemn  word fl'»"2?8 £3 

Down  to  the  sacred  ware ;•-:;•  •"•;v";;: ;\i  ,  •. 

Dread  Jehovah !  God  of  nations C  i.,  bi  CViaffes  t>6*«-rer,  IBM BM 

■arly,  mv  God,  without  delay - .-Watt* <V> 

Earth  to  earth,  and  dust  to  dust. ^"T"wy £* 

Emptied   -f  earth  I  fain  would  be Toplady 119 

Ere  earth*i  foundations  jret  were  laid ...v. ............ •J5 

Ere  mountains  reared  their  forma B«&£8*r 

Eternal  source  of  erery  joy Doddridge 

Eternal  Spirit  weconfeea - 522 ■* 

Eternal  Wisdom,  thee  we  praise • g  <*'{« l« 

Eternity  is  just  at  hand *«•*  Steele.. 

Exalted  Jesus,  heavenly  King ¥ MP 

Faith  adds  new  charms  to  heavenly  bliss Rover M 

Eairli  is  a  living  powerfrom  heaven Hymn.  Christ 458 

faithful,  0  Lord,  thy  mercies  are Montgomery 123 

Far  as  thv  name  is  known Watt* 7u 

Far  down  the  ages  now Bmiar 71") 

Far  from  mv  heavenly  home Lyt* BBS 

Far  from  my  thoughts,  vain  world,  begone Watt* 39 

Far  from  these  narrow  scenes  of  night IsMM  Steele 972 

father,  for  thy  promised  blessing 4.  Midlmme 

Father,  I  know  that  all  my  lift Mass  J.  L.  Warino 806 

Father,  I  sing  thy  wondrous  grace Watt.* 4-1 

Either.  I  stretch  my  hands  to  thee C.  Wetle§ 4"2 

Father  of  all.  before  thy  throne J.  H.  Hinton BH 

Father  of  heaven,  whose  love  profound Cooper 312 

Father  of  mercies,  bow  thine  ear „ Beddotne BM 

Father  of  mercies,  God  of  love Heoinbotham 117 

Father  of  mercies,  in  thy  house Doddridge -   I 

Father  of  mercies,  in  thy  word Ajina  Steele 72-'» 

Father,  whate'er  of  earthly  bliss Inna  Steele fi2»> 

Fear  not,  0  little  flock Ti: 

Firm  as  the  earth,  thy  gospel  stands Watt* *3n 

Follow  the  paths  of  Jesus C.  R.  Blarl-all 7"1 

kson  called  to  part Jfastsa 912 

Forever  here  my  reel  shall  be <\  JPesfey 421 

Forever  with  the  Lord Montyoinny 974 

F  >r  mercies  countless  as  tie'  sands Xeirton 5*6 

Fountain  of  grace,  rich.  full,  and  free 4 17 

Frequent  the  day  of  God  returns - S.  Broicne 73 

Friend  after  friend  departs Montgomery 937 

From  all  that  dwell  below  the  skies Watt* 12 

From  every  stormy  wind  that  blows Stowell 584 

From  Greenland's  icy  mountains Heber 181 

From  the  cross  uplifted  high Hatceix 399 

From  thy  dear,  pierced  side Beddome 339 

From  whence  doth  this  union  arise Baldwin 63S 

Gently,  Lord,  oh  gently  lead  n* BM 

Give  me  the  wings  of  faith  to  rise Watt.* 709 

Give  thanks  to  God.  he  reigns  above Watt* I'l 

Glorious  things  of  thee  are  spoken „ Xeicton Ml 

Glory  be  to  God  the  Father _ _ 

Glory  to  God!  our  glad  lips  cry _ fS3 

Glory  to  God.  whose  spirit  draws „ 772 

Glorv  to  thee,  mv  God.  this  night Ken 

God  Mess  our  native  land .. « J.  S.  Diriqht 

God  calling  vet!— shall  I  not  hear Ter*tee,;en 

God  in  h's  earthly  temple  lays Watt.* 73r> 

God  in  the  gospel  of  his  Son Beddome 128 

God  is  lore;  hi*  mercv  brightens Sir  J.  Botrrhtr; ]42 

God  is  the  refuge  of  his  saints Watt* 160 


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God  moves  in  a  mysterious  way M Covppi-.. 

God,  my  supporter  and  my  hope .. Watts... 

God  of  mercy,  God  of  grace John.  Taylor... 

God  of  mercy,  hear  our  prayer- - T.  Hustings.. 

God  ot  my  life,  through  all  my  days Doddridge.. 

God  of  my  life,  to  thee  I  call - m Coicper.. 

God  of  the  morning,  at  thy  voice - Watts.. 

God  of  the  world,  thy  glories  shine &.  S.  putting.. 

God's  glory  is  a  wondrous  thing „ Fisher.. 

God's  holy  law  transgressed - „ Beddome.. 

God,  the  Father,  high  in  glory - M 

God  with  us  O  glorious  name.     Let  it John  liijnyon.. 

Go  and  tell  Jesus,  weary,  sin-sick  soul.. 


Go  preach  my  gospel,  saith  the  Lord Watts.., 

Go  preach  the  blest  salvation Sidney  Dyer.. 

Go  to  dark  Gethsemane Montgomery... 

Go  to  the  grave  in  all  thy  glorious  prime Montgomery... 

Go  when  the  morning  shineth Mrs.  Simpson.., 

Go  worship  at  Imnianuel's  feet Watts.., 

Grace  !  'tis  a  charming  sound Doddridge.. 

Gracious  Lord,  incline  thine  ear Hammond.. 

Gracious  Saviour,  we  adore  thee S.  8.  Cutting.. 

Gracious  Spirit.  Love  Divine John  Stacker- 

Grant  the  abundance  of  the  sea. 

Great  God,  as  seasons  disappear E.  Butcher.., 

Great  God,  attend  while  Zion  sings ^ Watts.. 

Great  God,  how  infinite  art  thou Watts.. 

Great  God,  indulge  my  humble  claim.. Watts.. 

Great  God,  now  condescend Fellons.. 

Great  God,  the  nations  of  the  earth - Thomas  Gibbons.. 

Great  God,  we  sing  that  mighty  hand Doddridge.., 

Great  God,  when  I  approach  thy  throne „ - 

Great  God,  with  wonder  and  with  praise Watts.. 

Great  is  the  Lord  our  God, Watts.. 

Great  is  the  Lord!  what  tongue  can  frame - Watts.. 

Great  King  of  glory  and  of  grace Watt*.. 

Great  King  of  saints,  enthroned  on  high _ - - Conder.. 

Great  Shepherd  of  thy  people,  hear Newton.. 

Guide  me,  0  thou  great  Jehovah W.  Williams.. 


Had  I  ten  thousand  gifts  beside - - 

Had  I  the  tongues  of  Greeks  and  Jews Watts.., 

Hail,  happy  day,  thou  day  of  holy  rest Browne, 

Hail,  my  ever-blessed  Jesus Wingrove.., 

Hail,  sovereign  love,  that  first  began Bren-er.., 

Hail  the  day  that  sees  him  rise C.  Wesley.., 

Hail,  thou  long  expected  Jesus C.  Wesley.. 

Hail  to  the  Lord's  Anointed Montgomery.., 

Hail  to  the  Sabbath  day Bxdfinch.. 

Hallelujah  !  who  shall  part William  Dickinson.. 

Happy  the  church,  thou  sacred  plac* Watt*.., 

Happy  the  heart  where  graces  reign Watts.. 

Happy  the  souls  to  Jesns  joined C.  Wesley.. 

Hark,  my  soul!  it  is  the  Lord Coirper.. 

Hark!  ten  thousand  harps  and  vuices Kelly.. 

Hark!  the  glad  sound,  the  Saviour  comes - Doddridge.. 

Hark  !  the  herald  angels  sing - ~ C.  Wesley.. 

Hark!  the  voice  of  love  and  mercy Jonathan  Evans.. 

Hark  !  what  mean  those  holy  voices - C<iwood.. 

Haste,  0  sinner,  now  be  wise ~ T.  Scott.. 

Haste,  traveller,  haste,  the  night  comes  on Collyer.. 

Head  of  the  church  triumphant _ C.  Wesley.. 

Hear,  gracious  sovereign,  from  thy  throne Doddridge. 

Hear,  0  sinner;  mercy  hails  you > Reed.. 

Hear  what  the  voice  from  heaven  proclaims Watt*.. 

Heart  of  stone,  relent,  relent C.  Wesley.. 

He  dies!  the  friend  of  sinners  dies Watts  and  Wesley.. 


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Re  leadeth  me!  oh,  blessed  thought „ 

He  live* Watt*.. 

He  liven,  the  great  Redeemer  Uvea l/o... 

II   re  at  th)  cross,  incaruate  God Watt*-. 

Here  at  thy  table,  Lord,  we  meet s.  tHeunetL. 

Here,  in  thy  name,  eternal  God Montgomery* 

Here,  0  ye  faithful.  see C.  H.  Spa 

High  in  the  heavens,  eternal  <J"d Wutt*.. 

Holy  and  reverend  is  tin-  name Needhmnt* 

Holy  Bible  !  book  divine Jo;«»  Burton.. 

Holy  Father,  hear  my  cry .. / 

Holy  Ghost,  with  light  divine 

Holy, holy   holy  Lord!    Bo  thy 

Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord  God  of  hosts B B.  Manly,  Jr.. 

Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord  God  of  hosts,    Wnen Monttjomery... 

II  >lj  soorce  of  consolation 

Holy  Spirit,  from  on  high Bathmmt* 

Hosanna  to  the  Prince  of  light Watt-.. 

How  beaute  us  axe  their  feet Watts* 

How  beauteous  were  tin-  marks  divine 1.  I 

H»w  blest  the  man  whose  cautions  feel Watts.. 

How  blest  the  righteous  when  he  dies Mr*.  Bmrbamld*. 

How  Meet  the  sacred  ti«*  that  bind- Mrs.  BarbavH.. 

H  >w  can  I  sink  with  bug    a  prop Watt*.~ 

How  condescending  and  how  kind Wutt*... 

How  charming  is  the  place „ &  SteumetL.. 

How  did  my  heart  rejoice  to  hear Watts... 

How  firm  a  foundation,  ye  saints  of  the  Lord George  Keith... 

Hon  gentle  God's  commands , 

How  happy  *S every  child  of  grace C.  Wesley... 

How  happy  is  the  child  who  bears Michael  B 

How  happy  is  the  Christian's  stat.- Hudson... 

How  heavy  is  the  night Wntt*... 

H-nv  helpless  euilty  nature  lk-s ftwau  Steele*. 

How  honored  is  the  place „ Watt**. 

How  oft.  alas!  tins  wretched  heart Anna  Steele*. 

How  oft  have  sin  and  Satan  strove Watt**. 

How  pleasant,  how  divinely  fair Watt**. 

How  pleased  and  Meat  was  I Watt**. 

How  precious  i*  the  book  divine Fuirctt... 

How  sad  our    tate  by  nature  is Watts*. 

How  short  and  hasty  is  our  life Watt*... 

How  sweet  and  awful  is  the  place Watt*... 

How  sweet,  how  heavenly  is  the  sight Sworn... 

How  sweetly  flowed  the  pospel  sound Sir  J.  Banning*. 

How  sweet  the  name  of  J.  >us  SOUttds Xeirton... 

How  sweet  to  bless  the  Lord 

How  sw.-.-t  upon  this  sacred  day Mrs.  Fallen*. 

How  tedious  and  tasteless  the  hours - Newton.* 

How  vain  are  all  things  here  below - R 

Humble  souls,  who  seek  salvatiou J.  Faiccett... 


I  bless  the  Christ  of  God Bonar... 

If  human  kindness  meets  return G.  T.  Xoel... 

If  I  must  die.  O  let  me  die Beddomte*. 

If  Jesus  be  my  friend 

If  life  in  sorrow  must  be  spent Madame  Gniou*. 

If  on  a  quiet  Pea Toplady*. 

I  have  a  home  above 

I  beard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say V.onar... 

I  hear  the  words  of  love Boner... 

I  lav  mv  sLns  on  Jesus Bonar... 

I'll  bless  the  Lord.  I'll  bless  the  Lord 

I'll  praise  my  Maker  with  my  breath Watt**. 

I  lore  thee,  0  my  God,  but  not Xavier*. 

I  love  the  Lord:  he  beard  my  cries 

1  love  the  volume  of  thy  word Wutt*... 


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I  love  thy  kingdom,  Lord Dinght 637 

I  love  to  see  the  Lord  below Watts 76 

I  love  to  steal  awhile  away Mrs.  P.  H.  Browu......  ft3 

I'm  but  a  stranger  here Thomas  It.  Taylor......  <>7S 

Immersed  beneath  the  closing  wave George  Itmr/ton 767 

I'm  not  ashamed  to  own  my  Lord Wait" 715 

I'm  thine,  O  Lord,  and  thine  alone '„[[[[  5f,j 

In  all  my  Lord's  appointed  ways J  .!M<t&d......  76*? 

In  all  my  vast  concerns  with  thee Watt* 103 

In  all  the  impotence  of  need 444 

In  duties  and  in  sufferings  too Bedtlome......  206 

In  evil  long  I  took  delight Xeirton SS8 

Inscribed  upon  the  cross  we  see Auon 171 

In  the  cross  of  Christ  I  glory Sir  J.  Bowrina 4.% 

In  vain  my  roving  thoughts  would  find Anna  Steele 617 

I  rest  my  soul  on  Jesus 436 

I  see  the  crowd  in  Pilate's  hall ktonar 2LY. 

I  send  the  joys  of  earth  away Watts 612 

I  sing  the  almighty  power  of  God Watts 146 

I  stand  on  Zion's  mount 43< 

Is  this  the  kind  return Watts BJ7 

It  is  finished;  shall  we  raise 238 

I've  found  the  pearl  of  greatest  price Mason 524 

I  waited  patient  fur  the  Lord Watts 671 

I  was  a  wandering  sheep Bontrr 547 

I  will  love  thee,  all  my  treasure Johann  Anoelus 4*5 

I  worship  thee,  sweet  will  of  God Faber 6«J2 

I  would  love  thee,  God  and  Father 464 

I  would  not  live  alway Muhlenburg S2ri 

Jehovah  reigns;  he  dwells  in  light Watts 152 

Jehovah  reigns:  his  throne  is  high Watts 154 

Jerusalem,  my  happy  home David  Dickson 988 

Jerusalem,  the  golden John  Mason  Keale y75 

Jesus,  all-atoi  ing  Lamb Wesley 574 

Jesus,  and  shall  it  ever  l>e Grigg  and  Francis 716 

Jesus,  delightful,  charming  name Beddome 47> 

Jesus,  hail!  enthroned  in  glory Bakeirell 276 

Jesus,  I  come  to  thee Bemav 3*/7 

Jesus,  I  love  thy  charming  name Doddridgt. 485 

Jesus,  I  my  cross  have  taken Lyie 564 

Jesus,  in  thy  transporting  name Anua  Steele 270 

Jesus  invites  his  saints Watts 7sn 

Jesus  lives,  and  so  shall  1 2f6 

Jesus  lives!  henceforth  is  death C.  Gelleit 256 

Jesus,  lover  of  my  soul C.  Wesley 413 

Jesus,  Master,  hear  me  now 795 

Jesus,  Master,  hear  my  cry Anna  Shipton 4(6 

Jesus,  merciful  and  mild 604 

Jesus,  mighty  King  in  Zion Fellows 752 

Jesus,  my  all,  to  heaven  has  gone Comtek 412 

Jesus,  my  Lord,  my  God,  my  all H.  Collins 475 

Jesus,  my  Lord,  my  life,  my  all 4ttf) 

Jesus,  my  Lord,  'tis  sweet  to  rest 526 

Jesus,  our  Lord,  how  rich  thy  grace ....Doddridge 639 

Jesus,  seek  thy  wandering  sheep C.  Wesley 828 

Jesus  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun Watts 872 

Jesus,  spotless  Lamb  of  God J.  G.  Deek 570 

Jesus  spreads  his  banner  o'er  us Rosicell  Park 783 

Jesus  the  Lamb  of  God Bonar 531 

Jesus,  the  sinner's  friend,  to  thee C.  Wesley 3% 

Jesus,  these  eyes  have  never  seen Palmer 473 

Jesus,  the  very  thought  of  thee E.  OamoeU 509 

Jesus,  thou  art  the  sinner's  friend Bitrnham 407 

Jesus,  thou  joy  of  loving  hearts Ray  Palmer 504 

Jesus,  thou  Shepherd  of  the  sheep 842 

Jesus,  thou  source  of  calm  repose C.  Wesley 662 


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leant,  thy  boundless  love  to  mo J.  Wesley... 

Jesus,  thy  name  1  love 

Jesus,  thy  robe  of  righteousues* ^ John  i; 

Jeeus,  to  thy  dear  arms  I  flee 

Jesus,  we  look  to  thee C  W 

Jeeus,  fre  rest  in  thee 

Jeeus,  where'er  thy  people  meet Oowper... 

Jeeus,  who  knows  rail  well A 

Jesus,  who  upon  the  tiee 

JeSUS,  with  all  thy  saints  above h  ails.. 

Join  ail  the  glorious  names Watts.., 

Joyful  be  the  hours  to-day 

Joy  to  the  world  !  the  Lord  is  conie Watt*.. 

Ju*t  as  1  am.  without  one  plea Mi**  (.'.  Elliott.. 

Just  as  thou  art,  without  one  trace Cook.. 

K^ep  silence,  all  created  things.. Watt.*.. 

Kindred  in  Christ,  tor  Ids  deaf  sake Neictnm.. 

Kingdoms  and  thrones  to  God  belong Watts.. 

Kuu  ot  kings  and  wilt  thou  deign 

Know,  my  soul,  thy  full  salvation Lyte.. 


Laborers  of  Christ,  arise L.  H.  Sigourney.... 

Lead  them,  my  God,  to  thee 

Let  all  the  heathen  writers  join Watt*.... 

Let  everlasting  glories  crown Watts.... 

Let  every  creature  join 4>iim  Steele.... 

Let  every  mortal  ear  attend Watt*.... 

Let  me  hut  hear  my  Saviour  say Watt*.... 

Let  sinners  take  their  course U 'alt*.... 

Let  worldly  minds  the  world  pursue Xeictou.... 

Let  Zion'l  watchmen  all  awake HotLiridge.... 

Life  is  the  time  to  serve  the  Lord Watt*.... 

Light  of  the  lonely  pilgrim's  heart JScr  E.  Denny.... 

Like  sheep  we  went  astray Watt*.... 

Lo  :  he  DOOMS  with  clouds C.  Wesley  and  Cennick.... 

Look  up,  my  soul,  with  cheerful  eye -iuua  Steele.*. 

Look,  ye  saints;  — the  sight  is  glorious Kelhi.... 

Lord,  at  thy  table  we  behold 8.  Stenne'tt.... 

Lord,  dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing Shirley.... 

Lord  God,  the  Holy  Gho>t Montgomery.... 

Lord,  how  mysterious  are  thy  ways imta  Steele.... 

Lord,  how  secure  my  conscience  was Watts.... 

Lord.  1  am  thine,  entirely  thine Davie*.... 

Lard,  I  am  vile,  — conceived  in  sin Watts.... 

Lord,  1  approach  the  mercy-seat Xeicton..., 

Lord,  I  believe,  thy  power  I  own 

Lord,  I  cannot  let  thee  go Xeicton..., 

Lord,  I  desire  to  live  as  one 

Lord,  1  have  made  thy  word  my  choice Watt*.... 

Lord.  I  hear  of  showers  of  blessing Eliz.  Codner.... 

Lord.  I'm  oppressed;  oh,  undertake 

Lord,  in  the  morning  thou  shalt  hear Watts  ... 

Lord,  in  the  temples  of  thy  -race 

Lord,  it  belongs  uot  to  my  care Ii.  Baxter. ... 

Lord,  I  would  come  to  thee 

Lord  Jeans,  are  we  one  with  theo 

Lord  Jesus  Christ,  my  life,  my  light I>ehem4>.... 

Lord,  lead  the  way  the  Saviour  went W.  Crosicel.... 

Lord,  let  thy  goodness  lead  our  land 

Lord,  my  times  are  in  thy  hand inon.... 

Lord  of  Hosts,  how  blight,  how  fair Turner.... 

Lord  of  Hosts,  to  thee  we  raise Montgomery.... 

Lord  of  the  harvest,  l>end  thine  ear Hasting*.... 

Lord  of  the  realms  above \ 

Lord  of  the  worlds  above Watt*.... 

Lord,  shed  a  beam  of  heavenly  day Hart... 


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Lord,  thou  hast  scourged  our  guilty  laud Watt* 897 

Lord,  thou  hast  searched  and  seen  me  through Watt* lot 

Lord,  thou  hast  won;  at  length  I  yield Neicton 40"> 

Lord,  thou  -who  art  enthroned  in  glory 420 

Lord,  through  the  desert  drear ,. ftts 

Lord,  we  adore  thy  vast  designs Watt* 157 

Lord,  we  are  thine, bought  hy  thy  hlood 572 

Lord,  we  come  before  thee  now Hammond 73 

Lord,  we  confess  our  numerous  faults Watt* 170 

Lord,  when  thou  didst  ascend  on  high Watt* 253 

Lord,  while  for  all  mankind  we  pray Wreford 891 

Loud  hallelujahs  to  the  Lord Walt* 19 

Love  divine,  all  love  excelling C.  Wesley 603 

Lo!  what  a  glorious  sight  appears Wait* 996 

Mary  to  the  Saviour's  tomb Neirton 253 

May  not  the  sovereign  Lord  on  high Watt* 172 

Meekly  in  Jordan's  holy  stream S.  F.  Smith 775 

Mercy,  0  thou  Son  of  David Neicton 211 

Mistaken  souls  that  dream  of  heaven Watts 630 

More  like  Jesus  would  I  he jp.  Crosby 610 

Must  Jesus  bear  the  cross  alone Allen 56? 

My  country,  'tis  of  thee S.  F.  Smith 890 

My  days  are  gliding  swiftly  by Kelson 927 

Mv  dear  Redeemer  and  my  Lord Watt* 203 

My  faith  looks  up  to  thee Ray  Palmer 60] 

My  God,  how  endless  is  thy  love Watts 91 

My  God,  how  wonderful  thou  art Faber 136 

My  God,  my  Father,  blissful  name Anna  Steele 162 

My  God.  my  Father,  while  I  stray Mis*  C.  Elliott 688 

My  God.  my  King,  thy  various  praise Watts 32 

My  God.  my  life,  my  love Watt* 616 

My  God,  my  portion  and  my  love Watt* 514 

My  God,  permit  me  not  to  be Watt* 615 

My  God,  the  spring  of  all  my  joys Watt* 516 

My  God.  thy  boundless  love  I  praise H.  More 13') 

My  gracious  Lord.  I  own  thy  right Doddridge 56?, 

My  heavenly  home  is  bright  and  fair William  Hunter 9*1 

My  heart  is  resting,  O  my  God Mi**  A.  L.  Waring 500 

My  hope  is  built  on  nothing  less E.  Mote 414 

My  Maker  and  my  King ...Anna  Steele 567 

My  opening  eyes  with  rapture  see Hutton 44 

My  precious  Lord,  for  thy  dear  name 4>4 

My  rest  is  in  heaven,  my  rest 679 

My  Saviour,  my  almighty  Friend Watts 529 

My  sins,  my  sins,  my  Saviour Monsell 222 

My  soul,  be  on  thy  guard Heath 704 

My  soid  complete  in  Jesus  stands 789 

My  soul  forsakes  her  vain  delight Watt* 618 

My  soul,  repeat  his  rraise Watt* 119 

My  soul,  with  joy  attend Doddridge 417 

Nature  with  open  volume  stands Watts 23" 

Nearer,  my  God,  to  thee Mr*.  S.  F.  Adams 600 

New  every  morning  is  the  love Keble 90 

No  change  of  time  shall  ever  shock Tate  and  Brady 155 

No  more,  my  God,  I  boast  no  more Watts 425 

No  night  shall  be  in  heaven * 973 

No  room  for  mirth  or  trifling  here C.  Wesley 964 

Not  all  the  blood  of  beasts Watts 791 

Not  all  the  outward  forms  on  earth Watts 290 

Nothing  but  leaves,  the  Spirit  grieves 699 

Nothing  either  great  or  small Proctor 3^1 

Not  to  condemn  the  sons  of  men b  atts 196 

Not  to  ourselves  again 565 

Not  to  the  terrors  of  the  Lord Watts 739 


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\.>t  what  I  ul  0  Lord,  but  what  than  art Bamar 

Mot  wliat  I  feel  or  do -~Bomar 428 

gin  the  heavenly  theme iMtmard ■  II 

my  heart  inspired  toeing. b  atU •    l-i 

Now  for  a  tune  of  lofty  praise J 

Now  from  the  altar  of  our  heart! Wmmm 

Now.  gracious  Lonl.  thine  arm  rereal Neittott 

Now  I  have  found  ;i  friend « Henry  Hope j  J 

Now,  in  parting,  Father,  bless  us 

Now  i«  tli'  accepted  time Uobtu 346 

N  »w  let  my  soul,  eternal  King Heambotkam 

Now  let  our  cheerful  eyei  rorvey uoddri&gt 

Now  that  the  sun  is  beaming  bright imbro»e 

Bfow  to  the  Lor. la  noble  Bong Witt* 16d 

Now  to  the  Lord  who  makes  us  know - Iratti 

Now  to  the  power  of  GoU  supreme * Watts 

Object  of  mv  first  desire Toy-lady 

;  God!  to  thee  I  raise. 3fl 

i  Jesus!  Lamb  of  God \ 

o  Christ,  our  King,  Creator,  L  rd Gregory 

(>  ("mist,  our  true  and  only  light r Hermann 654 

o  Christ,  what  burdens  bowed  thy  head A\2 

0  Christ,  what  consolation 

0  'lay  of  rest  and  gladness W  brdsswrn 

O  dear  and  blessed  Jesns - — 

O'-r  the  gloomy  hills  of  darkness W.  Williams 

o  Father,  Lord  of  earth  and  heaven J.  IF.  VPUImartk 772 

o  Father,  though  the  anxious  fear Mn.  Barbauld 55 

Oft  in  danger,  oft  in  woe If.  K.  White  and  Fanny  Maitlaad TIT 

( i  glorious  God  of  grace m 777 

OGo  1.  my  inmost  soul  convert C.  Walejf 

OGod,  my  strength,  my  h<>p- C.  Wedey.*.   . 

( i  (Sod  of  mercy,  hear  my  call Watt* 362 

n  God  of  our  salvation,  Lord 157 

0  Go  I,  our  help  in  ages  pa«t Watts 12  > 

Q  God,  the  Father.  Christ,  the  Son 

()  holy,  holy  Lonl 313 

<>  holy  Lord,  our  God J.  Tommg 

oh,  blessed  souls  are  they Watts 5ol 

Oh,  bless  the  Lord,  mv  soul.     His  grace MoiUgomerjf i> 

oh.  Mess  the  Lonl,  my  soul.     Let  all Watt* 123 

( >h.  bow  thine  e;ir.  eternal  One 

oh.  could  I  find  from  day  to  day B.  Ctearlau  ' 

Oh,  could  we  speak  the  mat  bless  worth Medley 553 

Oh.  do  not  let  the  word  depart 

Oh  for  a  closer  walk  with  God Oowper 62n 

Oh  for  a  faith  that  will  not  shrink BothmrM 671 

Oh  for  a  heart  to  praise  my  God C.  Wedeg 

Oh  for  an  overcoming  faith 1'         

Oh  fora  shout  of  sacred  joy ^ Watt.* 2   I 

Oh  for  a  thousand  tongues  to  sing C.  Wewieg 

Oh  for  the  death  of  those Momigomerjf 

Oh  for  the  robes  of  whiteness Honor 

Oh,  hallowed  is  the  land  and  blest  WUtzei 4 

Oh,  happy  day,  that  fixed  my  choice Doddridge 766 

Oh,  happy  day,  when  first  we  fdr 90S 

Oh,  how  divine,  how  iweet  the  joy Needkam 534 

Oh,  how  happy  are  they C.  We*tey 4'.'1 

Oh,  bow  I  love  thy  holy  law Walt* 7.V, 

Oh,  let  him  whose  sorrow 

Oh.  let  my  trembling  soul  be  still .Nr  J.  Boicring 

Oil.  let  thy  sacred  word  impart 721 

Oh,  love,  l>eyond  the  nac'i  of  thought Oomdet '  " 

Oh,  love  divine  !  oh,  matchless  grace EL  IWwfV 7-1 

Oh,  mean  may  seem  this  house  of  clay \2<) 


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INDEX  OF  FIRST  LINES. 


Oh,  praise  ye  the  Lord  !  prepare Tate,  varied.. 

Oli,  speed  thee,  Christian,  on  thy  way Anon.. 

Oh,  still  in  accents  sweet  and  strong 

Oh  that  I  knew  the  secret  place Watts.. 

Oh  that  my  load  of  sin  were  gone C.  Wesley.. 

Oh  that  the  Lord  would  guide  my  ways Watt*.. 

Oh.  turn,  great  ruler  of  the  skies 

Oh  turn  ye,  oh  turn  ye,  for  why  will  ye  die 

Oh,  wake  our  hearts,  in  gladness  sing Krauth.. 

Oh,  what  amazing  words  of  grace Medley.. 

Oh,  where  is  he  that  trod  the  sea T.  T.  Lynch.. 

Oh,  where  shall  rest  be  found Montgomery.. 

Oh,  wondrous,  vast,  surpassing  love 

Oh.  worship  the  Kine.  all  glorious  above Sir  R.  Grant.. 

0  Jesus,  in  this  solemn  h  >ur Colb/er.. 

0  Jesus,  King  most  wonderful Bernard.. 

0  Jesus,  Lord  of  heavenly  grace Chandler.. 

O  Jesus!  sweet  the  tears  I  shed Palmer.., 

0  joyful  day  !  0  glorious  hour 

O  Lord,  and  will  thy  pardoning  love Fellow*.., 

0  Lord,  behold  us  at  thy  feet Mrs.  T... 

0  Lord,  how  full  of  sweet  content Madame  Guion... 

0  Lord,  how  happy  should  we  be J.  Anstice... 

0  Lord,  our  strength  and  righteousness 

0  Lord,  thou  art  my  Lord Beddome... 

O  Lord,  thy  heavenly  grace  impart J.  F.  Oberlin... 

0  Lord,  thy  love"s  unbounded 

O  Lord,  thy  work  revive Phoebe  II.  Broicn... 

0  Lord  when  we  the  path  retrace 

O  Love,  beyond  the  reach  of  thought Conder.. 

O  Love  divine,  how  sweet  thou  art C.  Wesley.. 

( »  Love  divine,  that  stooped  to  ?hare 

()  Love,  how  deep,  how  broad,  how  high Xeale... 

()  love  of  God,  how  strong  and  true Bonar.., 

Once  more,  my  soul,  the  rising  day Watts.* 

Once  more  we  m  et  to  pray 

One  sweetly,  solemn  thought Phoebe  Vary.. 

One  there  is  above  all  others Xewton.. 

On  Jordan's  banks,  the  Baptist's  cry Coffin.. 

On  Jordan's  stormy  banks  I  stand 8.  Stennett.. 

On  thee,  0  Lord,  our  God,  we  call 

On  the  mountain's  top  appearing Kelly.. 

0  Paradise  eternal... Thomas  Davis.. 

O  praise  our  great  and  gracious  God Miss  H.  Auber.. 

O  sacred  head,  now  wounded Gerhardt.. 

< »  Saviour,  welcome  to  my  heart , 

<>  Saviour  who  for  man  has  trod 

0  sinner,  why  so  thoughtless  grown Watte  alCd  by  Rippon.. 

0  spotless  Lamb  of  God,  in  thee , 

0  thou  my  life,  my  lighr,  my  joy Montgomery.. 

0  thou,  my  soul,  forget  no  more Krishna  Pal... 

0  thou  that  hearest  prayer John  Burton.., 

O  thou  that  hear'st  the  prayer  of  faith Toplady... 

<)  thou  that  hear'st  when  sinners  cry Watts.., 

O    hou,  the  contrite  sinner's  friend 

O  thou,  to  whom  all  creatures  bow Tate  and  Brady.. 

0  thou  to  whose  all-searching  sight C.  Wesley.., 

0  thou  who  in  Jordan  didst  bow  thy  meek  head Bethune.., 

1  Mir  country's  voice  is  pleading Mrs.  G.  W.  Anderson... 

<  'ur  Father,  God  who  art  in  heaven Dr.  A.  Judson... 

<  >ui  Father  in  heaven,  we  hallow  thy  name 

I  Mir  helper,  God,  we  bless  thy  nam» Doddridge.., 

•  Mir  Saviour  bowed  beneath  the  wave Dr.  A.Judson... 

Our  souls  by  love  together  knit - 

<Mir  times  are  in  thy  hand Wm.  F.  Lloyd... 

O  wondrous  type,  0  vision  fair „..„ Xeale... 

Paschal  Lamb,  by  God  appointed M Baleicell... 


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635 
625 
383 
190 
37.3 
210 
32S 
137 


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210 
251 
765 
651 
105 
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6<0 
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62 I 
474 
818 
199 
537 
469 
675 
2-:> 
143 

89 

924 


895 
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967 
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225 
566 
260 
327 
139 
159 
7-4 
301 
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361 


773 
883 

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907 
760 
642 
659 
307 


Pass  me  not,  0  fentlfl  Saviour 

Peace,  troubled  soul,  whose  plaintive  uioa.ii 

People  of  the  bring  God Montgomery 

Pilgrim,  rtjoice  !  for  tin*  mantle  ol  sin 

Planted  in  Christ,  the  tiring  rine >'.  F.  HtnU  t 

Plunged  in  a  gulf  of  dark  despair H  alii 

poor,  weak,  and  worthless  though  1  am Ne&ctpn 

Praise  God  from  whom  ah  blessings Ken 

praise  God.  ye  gladdening  smiles  of  morn Inns  tmiplon 

Praise,  Lord,  for  thee  in  SMon  waits uyte, 

Praise,  oh,  praise  our  God  and  King Bokrr 

Praise  the  Lord,  his  glories  show I 

Praise  the  Lord;  ye  heavens  adore  him 

Praise  the  Bedeemer,  almighty  to  save Grot 

Praise  to  God,  immortal  praise Mr$.  BarhonUl 

Praise  to  thee,  thou  great  Creator 5 Faweetl 

Praise  ye  the  Lord,  let  praise  employ Imjm  Gleelr 

Praise  ye  the  Lord !  my  heart  shall  join v Walk 

Praises  to  him  whose  love  has  given Ut 

Prayer  is  the  breath  of  God  in  man Deddome 

Prayer  is  the  contrite  sinner's  voice Montgomery 

Prayer  is  the  soul's  sincere  desire Montgomery 

Purer  yet,  and  purer 


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US 


Raise  your  triumphant  songs Watt*... 

Rejoice,  rejoice,  believers L.  L«nre,iti... 

Rejoice!  ye  saints,  rejoice  and  prai  e 

Religion  is  the  chief  concern VawtrtL.. 

Remark,  my  soul,  the  narrow  bound Uoddrid'je... 

Repent !  the  voice  celestial  cries Doddridge*. 

Return,  my  soul,  and  sweetly  rest Latrobe... 

Return,  my  wandering  soul,  return Ooltyer... 

Revive  thy  work,  U  Lord I.  Midlane... 

Ride  on  !  ride  on  in  majesty Mihnnn... 

Rise,  my  soul,  and  stretch  thy  wings li.  Heagracc* 

Rise,  0  my  soul,  pursue  the  path Seedftam... 

Rocked  in  the  cradle  of  the  deep 

Ruck  of  Ages,  cleft  for  me Tophuly... 


Safely  through  another  week Newton 

Salvation  !  on,  the  joyful  sound Watts 

Saved  ourselves  by  Jesus'  blood Kelly 

Saviour,  bless  thy  word  to  all Kelly 

Saviour,  happy  should  I  be 

i  aviour,  I  think  upon  that  hour 

Saviour,  I  thy  word  believe Toplady 

Saviour,  like  a  Shepherd  lead  us 

Saviour,  visit  thy  plantation Newton 

Saviour,  who  thy  flock  art  feeding Mnklenherg 

See  Israel's  gentle  Shepherd  stand Doddri 

See  the  ransomed  millions  stand J.  Conner 

Servant  of  God.  well  done Montgomery 

Shall  hymns  of  grateful  love James  T.  Cummin* 

Shall  we  gather  at  the.  river 

Snail  we  go  on  to  6in Watt* 

Show  pity,  Lord!  U  Lord,  forgive Watt* 

Since  all  the  varying  scenes  of  time Herre  i 

Sing.  (J  heavens!  0  earth,  rejoice MontxU 

Sing  to  the  Lord  Jehovah's  name Watt* 

Sin:i<T.  rouse  thee  from  thy  sleep Ond*rdnn?; 

Sinner,  what  hast  thou  to  show 3fr*.  Tnnna 

Sinners,  turn :  why  will  ye  die W<  dey 

Sinners,  will  you  scorn  the  message „ Mien 

Bister,  thon  wast  mild  and  lovely 5.  F.  Smith 

So  fades  the  lovely,  blooming  flower Anna  &?*>!<> 

Softly  fades  the  twilight  ray .<  F.  8mitk 


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901 
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351 
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216  INDEX  OF  FIRST  LINES. 


Softly  now  the  light  of  day Doane 95 

Soldiers  of  Christ,  arise (J.  Wedey 718 

So  let  our  lips  and  lives  express Watt* KM 

Songs  of  praise  the  angels  sang Montgomery 27 

Son  of  God,  thy  blessing  grant C.  Wesley 591 

Soon  as  I  heart]  my  Father  say Watts 4."><) 

Soon  may  the  last  glad  song  arise Baptist  Magazine,  1816 871 

Sovereign  grace  o'er  sin  abounding Kent 552 

Sovereign  of  worlds,  display  thy  power >74 

Sovereign  Ruler,  Lord  of  all Itajtes 355 

Sow  in  the  morn  thy  seed Montgomery 698 

Spirit  divine,  attend  our  prayer A.  Beea 867 

Spirit  of  everlasting  grace Bonar 821 

Spirit  of  holiness,  descend S.  F.  Smith 297 

J-'tand  up,  and  bless  the  Lord Montgomery 14 

Stand  up,  my  soul,  shake  off  thy  fears Watts 714 

Stand  up !  stand  up  tor  Jesus Dvffield 707 

Stay,  tltou  insulted  Spirit,  stay C.  Wesley 293 

Still,  still  with  thee,  when  purple Mrs.  Stowe 566 

Still  will  we  trust,  though  earth 673 

Strait  is  the  way,  the  door  is  strait Watt* 631 

Stretched  on  the  cross,  the  Saviour  dies Anna  Steele 23o 

Sun  of  my  soul!  thou  Saviour  dear Keble 56 

Surely  Christ  thy  griefs  hath  borne Toplady 3X0 

Sweeter  sounds  than  music  knows Newton 355 

Sweet  feast  of  love  divine 7(.»9 

Sweet  hour  of  prayer,  sweet  hour  of  prayer :*>78 

Sweet  is  the  memory  of  thy  grace Watt* 124 

Sweet  is  the  work,  my  God,  my  King Watts 59 

Sweet  is  the  work,  0  Lord Lyte 69 

Sweet  land  of  rest,  for  thee  I  sigh 926 

Sweet  the  moments,  rich  in  blessing Allen  and  Shirley 488 

Sweet  was  the  time,  when  first  1  felt Newton 518 

Swell  the  anthem,  raise  the  song 900 

Teach  me,  my  God  and  King G.  Herbert 696 

Teach  me  the  measure  of  my  days Watts 919 

Tell  me  the  old,  old  story 433 

Thanksgiving  and  the  voice  of  melody Miss  A.  L.  Waring 910 

That  awful  day  will  surely  come Watt* 961 

Th'  atoning  work  is  done Kelly 264 

The  billows  swell,  the  winds  are  high Cotcper 676 

The  blessed  Spirit,  like  the  wind Beddome 289 

The  day  of  wrath,  that  dreadful  day Walter  Scott 9.">9 

Thee  we  adore,  eternal  name Watts 917 

The  God  of  harvest  praise Montgomery 901 

The  happy  morn  is  come Haweis 215 

The  head  that  once  was  crowned T.  Kelly 492 

The  heavens  declare  thy  glory,  Lord Watts 721 

The  Holy  Ghost  is  here Spnrgeon 294 

The  hour  of  my  departure  's  come Michael  Bruce 939 

The  Lord!  how  wondrous  are  his  ways Watts 118 

The  Lord  into  his  garden  comes 823 

The  Lord  is  great !  ye  hosts  of  heaven,  adore  him 8 

The  Lord  is  King  !  lift  up  thy  voice fonder 159 

The  Lord  is  risen  indeed Kelly 2">7 

The  Lord  is  risen,  —  oh,  what  joy 254 

The  Lord  Jehovah  calls Doddridge 347 

The  Lord  Jehovah  reigns Watt* ]  18 

The  Lord  my  pasture  shall  prepare Xddison 185 

The  Lord  my  Shepherd  is Watts 1C3 

The  Lord  of  glory  is  my  light Watts 80 

The  Lord  of  glory,  moved  by  love 177 

The  Lord  our  God  is  King Davis 289 

The  Lord  will  come;  the  earth  shall  quake Heber !""" 

The  Master  is  coming,  he  calleth  for  thee Mrs.  Baxter * 

The  morning  light  is  breaking 8,  F.  Smith I 


INDEX   OF    FIRST    LINKS.  217 

The  pity  oftlm  Lord Watt* l?fi 

The  promise  of  my  Father's  Iota Watts 4i< 

The  promises  I  mii;,' Doddridge 131 

The  race  that  long  in  darkness  pined 0.  Weeli  ■> 149 

There  is  a  fountain  rilled  with  blood Comer 4in 

There  is  a  hoUM  not  made  with  hands Watts 

There  is  a  land  mini'  eye  hath  scon I  son 

There  ii  a  land  «>t  pure  delight Watt< 

There  is  a  tame  I  love  to  hear 4^j 

There  is  a  realm  where  JeSUl  reigns K  | 

-  an  hour  of  hallowed  peace W.  B  Tmppau 

There  is  an  hour  of  peace  nil  rest W.  B.  Teppem 

There  is  none  oilier  name  than  thine -\::< 

There  is  no  name  so  sweet  on  earth E.  liobert* .  c~ 

There  is  no  sorrow,  Lord,  too  light Oretodeom  and  Ketun  dg !  -  I 

There**  not  a  bird  with  lonely  nest §2 Noel in 

The  Saviour  bids  us  watch  and  pray Hawtiitm 

The  Saviour  calls;  let  every  ear Inna  Steele 

The  Saviour  lives,  no  more  to  die M>dle>i 

The  Saviour!  oh,  what  endless  charms Itmm  Steele 179 

These  mortal  joys,  how  soon  they  fade Doddridge 97C 

The  spacious  firmament  on  high iddieou 144 

The  Spirit  in  our  hearts Omderdtml 396 

The  starry  firmament  on  high iddUou 

The  swift  declining  day Doddridge 34.1 

Th"  voice  of  free  trace  cries,  escape Biekard  Bmrdmlt 

Thine  earthly  Sabbaths,  Lord,  we  love Doddridge 

Thine  forever!  God  of  love Maude '»  •  > 

This  God  is  the  God  we  adore Hurt Un 

This  is  the  day  the  Lord  hath  made Watt* 

This  rite  our  blest  Redeemer  gave S.  1>.  PheJpe. XS1 

This  world  would  be  a  wilderness Bed/dome .'d.*> 

Thou  art  gone  to  the  grave Iltb*r 944 

Thou  art  my  portion.  0  my  God Watts 629 

Thou  art.  O  Christ,  the  way Smith L'14    I 

Thon  art.  0  Lord,  my  hiding-place 133 

Thou  art  my  hiding-place.  0  Lord 

Thou  art  the  way.  to  thee  alone I><>ane 21")   j 

Thou  hast  said,  exalted  Jesus J.  E.  (riles J    - 

Ttioii  know'st  me.  Lord;  'tis  thine  to  view |fjrt 

Tii  'ii  Lord  of  all  above Beddome 336 

Thon  Lord  of  all,  on  earth  hast  dwelt Tregellet 

Thou  only  Sovereign  of  my  heart imss  Steele Wi 

Through  all  the  changing  scenes  of  life Tate  and  Brady 127 

Through  endless  rears  thou  art  the  same Tate  and  Brudft MM) 

Through  every  age,  eternal  God Watts «<21    ' 

Through  sorrow's  night  and  danger's  path //.  A'.  White 9CH 

Thus  far  the  Lord  has  led  me  on Watts fcl 

[■ess,  Lord,  our  souls  confess Gibbom Ill   '• 

Thy  mercy.  Lord,  the  sinner's  hope 122 

Thy  way.  not  mine.  0  Lord ........V/iofVar!!...!  fivT 

Thy  way.  0  Lord,  is  in  the  sea Fnweett fif*7 

Thy  will  be  done:    In  devious  ways Sir  J.  Boierimg Wi 

Thy  works,  not  mine,  (>  Chri>t Bonetr •»'-'-' 

Till  he  come,  — oh.  let  the  words Bickenteth  99U 

Time  is  winging  us  away j.  Bnrto*. 

lis  a  point  I  long  to  know Netetou R32 

'Tis  by  the  faith  of  joys  to  come ..........'.  Watts...... 

'lis  done,— th1  important  act  iN  done , g  E.  Smith RA9 

[Tis  faith  supports  my  feeble  soul B*ddo)>K> 112 

'Tis  rinished:  so  the  Saviour  cried S  St^meft  ZXi 

;Tis  God,  the  Spirit,  leads Montgomery 2** 

Tis  midnight,  and  on  < dive's  brow W.  B.  Tappet* 

'Tis  not  that  I  did  choose  thee j.  Cornier MO 

'Tis  religion  that  can  give jj[m 

To  Calv'ry,  Lord,  in  spirit  now .-„...,..„... .....D*n>iv...... 

To  Christ  the  Lord,  let  every  tongue &  Stennett......  170 


To-day  the  Saviour  calls.. 
To-day  the  Saviour  rose... 
To  God  the  Father,  God  the  Sou.. 

To  heaven  I  lift  mine  eyes Waits.. 

To  him  who  loved  the  souls  of  men .. Watts.. 

To-morrow,  Lord,  is  thine „ Doddridge.. 

To  <mr  Redeemer's  glorious  name Anna  Steele 

To  thee,  0  dear,  dear  Saviour Momell 9Q8 

To  thee  this  temple  we  devote „ J.  R.  Scott 645 

To  the  name  of  God  on  high _ Bonar 90S 

To  thy  temple  we  repair _ Montgomery 75 

Trembling  before  thine  awful  throne..... Hillhonse 39ft 

Unveil  thy  bosom,  faithful  tomb Watts 9-il 


Vain  are  the  hopes  the  sons  of  men Watts 320 

Vain,  delusive  world,  adieu „ C.Wesley 611 

Wait,  my  soul,  upon  the  Lord W.  F.  Lloyd 6*2 

Wait,  0  my  soul,  thy  Maker's  will Beddome 136 

Waked  by  the  trumpet's  sound „ C.  Wesley 960 

Watchman,  tell  us  .of  the  night _ Sir  J.  Bcwrittg 999 

We  bid  thee  welcome  in  the  name Montgomery 807 

We  come,  0  Lord,  before  thy  throne. 987 

We  come,  we  come,  with  loud  acclaim ^44 

Weeping  saint,  no  longer  mourn 233 

We  give  immortal  praise^. _ Watts 307 

Welcome,  delightful  morn.- _ Hayward 47 

Welcome,  sweet  day  of  rest _ .Watt* 46 

Welcome  to  me  the  darkest  night 660 

Welcome,  welcome,  sinner,  here J.  Conder .382 

We  tread  the  path  our  Master  trod Mrs.  Barbauld 205 

What  are  those  soul-reviving  strains „ 213 

What  equal  honors  shall  we  bring — _ Watts 274 

What  grace,  0  Lord,  and  beauty  shone ^ 198 

What  glory  gilds  the  sacred  page — Coicper 727 

What  means  this  eager,  anxious  throng 849 

What  shall  I  render  to  my  God ~ Watts ]02 

What  shall  the  dying  sinner  do - ~. Watts 387 

What  sinners  value  I  resign „ '.Watts 9M 

What  various  hindrances  we  meet Couj>er 585 

When  all  thy  mercies,  0  my  God ~ - Addison 115 

When  as  returns  this  solemn  day .. ~ Mrs.  Barbavld 50 

When  at  thy  footstool,  Lord,  I  bend ^. Lyte #93 

When  downward  to  the  darksome  tomb 997 

When  first  o'erwhelmed  with  sin 419 

When  gathering  clouds  around  I  view „ B.  Grant 204 

When  God  revealed  his  gracious  name Watts 502 

When  I  can  read  my  title  clear Watts 999 

When  I  survey  the  wondrous  cross Watts 7S7 

When  languor  and  disease  invade Toplady 983 

When  marshalled  on  the  nightly  plain H.  K.  White 544 

When  overwhelmed  with  grief. Watts 666 

When  power  divine,  in  mortal  form Sir  J.  E.  Smith 209 

When  rising  from  the  bed  of  death Addison 325 

When  shall  we  meet  again Alaric  A.  Watts 915 

When  sins  and  fears  prevailing  rise Anna  Steele 452 

When  streaming  from  the  eastern  skies W.  Shrnbsole 88 

When  the  worn  siirit  wants  repose Edmeston 40 

When  this  passing  world  is  done McCheyne 5.33 

When  thou,  my  righteous  Judge C.  Wesley 963 

When  thy  mortal  life  is  fled S.  F.  Smith 324 

When  time  seems  short,  and  death  is  near Bethune 429 

Where  can  we  hide,  or  whither  fly W9 

While  in  this  sacred  rile  of  thine S.  F.  Smith 771 

While  life  prolongs  its  precious  light Dn-ight 337 

While  shepherds  watched  their  flocks  by  night Tate  and  Brady I.s5 


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While  thee  I  seek,  protecting  Power WmH.  K  WUiimmu M 

While  with  ceai  

Who  are  these  it»  bright  ai ray Ifessjswster* 

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Who  trusts  in  <i<>>\,  ■  strong  abode Ai'- 

Why  do  we  ni-urn  departing  Iriendi ii'u^ 

Why.  <>  God,  thy  people  Bpnrn 

Why  should  we  start  end  leer  to  die Wmttt 

Why  sh-^p  we.  my  brethren  .'  come,  let  m  arise _ Hopkin*. 

Why  will  jre  waste  on  trifling  care- boddridge 355 

Wilt  th">u  net  ririt  me 

With  all  my  powers  of  heart  and  tongne WmtU l.i 

With  hroken  heart  and  contrite  sigh C.  FAven 132 

With  guilt  of. |  •  :    lown  with  bin 3-'»3 

With  joy  we  nail  'h-  aacred  'lay Lvt* H 

With  joy  we  meditate  the  grae-- Watts 

With  my  sub-tanc**  I  will  honor />'.  R"  i  i      "■'• 

With  tearful  eyes  I  look  amun  i Mm  i  .  EUi  U 

With  tears  of  anguish  I  lament - 

With  willing  hearts  ws  tread K,  I.  Bm 

Work,  for  the  night  is  coming „ 700 

W.>rk.  f«>r  time  is  flying '  I 

Would  you  win  a  soul  to  God „ JIammond 4" 

Ye  Christian  heralds,  go  proclaim 

Ye  glittering  toys  of  earth,  adieu Anna  bt<-el<> 

Ye  bumble  souls,  approach  your  God Ikms  Steele Iflt 

Ye  men  and  angels,  witness  now lJeddon,<< 7t>t 

Ye  nations  round  the  earth,  rejoice Warn ?. 

:its  of  (Sod,  your  Master  proclaim <'.  W^loj in 

•- t 1 1 •?  of  the  Lord DoA 

me,  for  me,  he  careth y;       - 4  g 

ii  mine  !  and  naught  of  earthly  things hyU 512 

Ye  sinners,  fear  the  Lord Dirujld 

les,  my  native  land,  I  lore  thee „ >  y  g 

Yes,  thou  art  mill*',  my  bb-ssed  Lord //.  <;.  <; ||  ; 

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Ye  tribes  ..f  Adam,  join \V  >.-• !'. 

Ye  wr-tched,  hungry,  starving  poor 1mm  >t**\e 36 

Your  harp*,  ye  trembling  saints „ Toploty 

Zion  stands  with  hills  surrounded m Kdlv 7*,- 

Zion,  the  niarrelloua  story  ^  telling „ Huhlejiburg*....       1-.; 


INDEX    OF    SELECTIONS    FOR 
CHANTING,   ETC. 


Note.  —  The  Selections  fob  Chanting,  etc.,  commence  at  page  1S9  of  thi3  book. 

NUMBER. 

As  the  o'erwearied  hart 23 

Behold  the  Lamb  (0  thou  for  sinners  slain) 24 

Beyond  the  smiling  and  the  weeping 41 

Bless  the  Lord,  0  my  soul  (Psalm  ciii) 54 

Blest  is  the  hour 3 

"Brother,  on  the  troubled  deep"  (Be  not  afraid; - 36 

Come  unto  me 56 

Come  ye  disconsolate 47 

Create  in  me  a  clean  heart 46 

Father,  from  thy  throne  (Evening  Prayer) 4; 

From  the  recesses  ot  a  lowly  spirit _ 4o 

Give  thanks  to  Jehovah  (Psalm  cv,  Revised  Version) 10 

Give  to  Jehovah  'Psalm  xxix.  Revised  Vera  on; 12 

Glory  be  to  God  (Gloria  in  Excelsis) ., 1 

Glory  be  to  the  Father  (Gloria  Patri; 52 

Glory,  honor,  praise,  and  power  (Gloria; 51 

God  be  merciful  unto  us  (Psalm  lxvii; 5 

God  iaour  refuge  (Psalm  xlvi; M « 15 

Have  merry  upon  me  (Psalm  li) 

He  is  despised  hu<1  rejected  of  men is 

He  knelt,  the  Saviour  knelt 29. 

Holy,  holy  Lord  God 7 

Holy  Lord  God  of  Sabaoth  (Sanctus; 45 

I  love  to  tell  the  story 49 

'•Is  this  the  way.  my  Father?*1  (The  Gniding  Hand; M 

I  will  lift  my  eyes  (Psalm  cxxi,  Revised  Version; 14 

Just  as  I  am 32 

"Land  ahead,*1  its  fruits  (Safe  within  the  vail) ~ 51 

Lord,  thou  hast  been  our  (Psalm  xc) 

Lowly  and  solemn  be ~ 43 

Nearer,  my  God,  to  thee 22 

Nothing  to  do! S3 

No  time  to  pray  ! 37 

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INDEX   OF   SELECTIONS   FOH   CHANTING. 


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O  Father.  Lord  of  earth  and  heaven  (Baptismal  l 

oh,  be  joyful  in  tin.*  Lord   Jubilati  < 

oh  come,  let  us  ring  I  Psalm  xct  53 

Oh,  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord  (.Psalm  ewwi  

oh.  what  la  lift M 

oh.  where  shall  rest  be  found 19 

oh,  worship  the  Lord M 

o  Lord.  I  have  heard  thy  speech  <,  Praj  er  of  Uabakknk,— chap,  in  17 

tly  solemn  thought XI 

On  Jordan  a  stormy  lank- 

o  thou  who  dry's!  the  mourner's  teai :'. 

Our  Father  who  art  in  heaven    I.  

out  of  the  depths    Psalm  cxxx  n 

out  on  an  ocean  all  (Homeward  Bouad* 

Return,  0  wanderer 

Shall  we  meet  beyond  the  river ~ -i- 

The  earth  |s  Jehovah's  (Psalm  xxiv,  Revised  Version) 

The  land  beyond  the  sea 30 

The  leaves  around  me  falling 20 

The  Lord  is  my  Sheplierd    Psalm  xxiii) 6 

There  is  a  calm  for  those  who  (Heavenly  Rest) 31 

This  is  my  Bible 38 

Thy  word  is  a  lamp  unto  (Psalm  cxix  9 

"\S~e  praise  thee.  0  God  •  Te  Deum  Laudamus) 2 

With  tearful  eyes  1  look  around 3d 

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